intensity

Clarity

everything intensified
as edges and differences
make themselves known

your intensity
more precious
for its passing

not to be outdone
by turning maples
the stoplight dahlia

autumn’s intensity
of color and light
renews my spirit

defiant of the cold
the tulip
passionate with color

at the center
concentration
of life and color

an opera
of orange
sung by nasturtium

deluge of color
quenching the thirst
for joy

the sun
so bright
colors catch fire

unexpected
burst of joy
zinnia in orange

Joy arrives
as color.

Marigold glistens
in the rain
her colors intensified

The fireworks of fall
celebrate color
in all of its intensity and delicacy.