Blush of Glory

rain upon an autumn leaf
holds to the light of the new day
branches of color in splendor's array
the noon hour in PRESENCE be
the touch of a warming sun cast upon me
the will of time in this hour shown
Autumn's blush of glory upon leaf known.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Poet Laureate
Orangetown, New York


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