leaves and needles

Fallen leaves floating down the Ira Creek. They end up covering the bottom of the brook this time of year. Sometimes they clog up the hose that provides water to the cows in the pasture. Pine needles turning color and coming off the trees in a manner similar to the deciduous trees.

After the leaves fall
in the village at the foot
of Ogura Peak,
one can see through the
tree branches
the moon shining in
the clear.
Saigyo
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