second bloom

the trees have gathered from the sun
sweet juices through the summer
and now they pour them in a copper cauldron
stir, and turn their sugar into colors

they have a dancing party with the wind
who shakes their ruffles
and their skirts and jackets till they laugh
and blush into a second bloom

the second bloom does not bear fruits,
does not make seeds, but it brings joy and color
to greet the fall, and takes us into the winter
with the memory of the last dance of the leaves.