father in autumn

autumn leaves swirl

pushing forward the clock

as we remark passing seasons

but also reminding me of childhood

privilege of diving into the pile of leaves

laboriously raked by wearied father

who smiled, nonetheless,

to hear our laughter

MaryJane Nordgren

Author of the Nandria Series, MaryJane is a retired family practice physician who grew up in the Midwest but now lives in the Pacific Northwest.

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