4-ALARMER



The woods are on fire near Water Row,
take a good look, drive slow as you go, 

then you'll see flames consume the trees,
fanned by a mystical, seasonal breeze

that late summer bequeaths to crisp fall days
and transforms green trees to hues that amaze,

but look out for wind-borne hot orange sparks
and those leaves that swoop down like red-winged larks.


October 10, 2004





    

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