Old trees know
Indian summer is
too soon to put on
the color of new leaves
But new trees
confuse this
second summer
with the true
And get caught
when suddenly
a jet stream
change
Brings the wind
and rain
after the even
fall day
But old trees
already know
and are ready.
I've held steady
but I know
my Indian summer
will soon
Give way
to rain and cold
and I wonder
if I'll know
to be ready.
11.11.23