Flipside

A nature poem about the flipside of various forms of life

Night arrives, drives out the day
Refreshing repose to ensure
Some resist but have no say
Nature's course will still endure

Pink roses in Summer bloom
Then in Winter shed their glow
Shooting stars on galaxy zoom
Last a while and end the show

Flora's hood, a lovely green
Basking, swims in moisture's grace
Tougher weather takes the sheen
Younger sprouts soon take their place

Bubbles boast of brilliant hues
Dance about on rainbow ride
Fate designs a time of rues
Casts the pride of being aside

Time derides our futile fight
To flee the fall that is our due
But fall we must to reach the height
Where light sublime hallows dew

Like a leaf that loses hold
Leaves its place to kiss the dust
So this scroll of life must fold
And earthly glories bow to rust