stay gold

The first golden leaf has graciously fallen to a lively body of water before me

it ripples, beautifully,

remorselessly

and I am reminded of the beauty of believing in yourself

in how falling

is the transformation to what lies ahead

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I am almost reborn completely

by the bittersweetness found between a soft breeze,

in which carries the anticipation of a gentle season ahead,

and the rays of golden sun

unwaveringly

enlightening my skin.