today summer came hurrying back

like she forgot her stay was over

she spread her grace over the day with warmth

the sun nuzzled my skin

and I cuddled with her like it was spring

the wind swirled dry leaves around me

and I was surrounded by music

the cardinal rustled in the burning bush

surprised to see me out

I willed her not to fly away

a train whistled long and I heard it’s faint

rumbling for miles and miles down the track

and I closed my eyes in peace

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