October

by Marilyn Martin

From this day on, I sleep no more forever.
This crisp October wakefulness will not depart.
A yellow leaf, aslant with dripping sunlight,
Has—silent—sailed and landed in my heart.


A3A48285-5AA9-43A0-B630-CB3572EDF101Marilyn Martin says, “Walking in wonder and worship includes loving words and loving God with my mind.”

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