the mind is autumn

not by meaning,

we fall precisely through

the ornamental

and find the original space;

but lazily,

it doesn’t matter.

the western hedge,

after the clover—a new tide

laps the meadow;

a perfume lingers

here, but is always passing.

it isn’t a matter

of color anymore:

it’s so familiar—like touching

our own skin.

we occupy our place

completely,

not by knowing