September Mask

September face

torn by autumn

up against the wall,

and the fall is long.

 

across the street

trees dance in glory

and radiant romance.

 

his feet are frozen,

rooted and bare,

layered in mud.

 

can’t go back,

unable to proceed.

seeds become sterile.

 

painted by the season

his September face

is a wasted mask.

 

poem and photo by clinock. image by unknown poster artist.