Staged Succession

A sea of rich, mixed greens
lightening
ever so slightly

intense heat and light
weakening
ever so slightly

perfumed essences
lessening
ever so slightly

ardent hues
primping in wait
for onstage cue.

Fall Foliage #19

Aurora autumnalis
shimmering on mirrored lake

watercolor smudges
stretched in reflecting array

static and dynamic
in red, orange, yellow rows

another tour de force
from Mother Nature's palette

transitory offering
for privileged observers

a seasonal immersion
into alchemized beauty.