Leaf, Rain, Jewelry, Chill

Constance Tupper

The rain fell all night,

Spattering drops and clattering

Against window panes.

In the chill of drab dawn

I sense a hint of winter

In each sodden leaf

Plastered to the ground.

But as the sun

Touched the horizon,

Bare branches wore

A jewelry of rainbows

Sparkling in morning light.

©2003 Constance Tupper