revision

as autumn's fragrance fades out from the air
the wafting wind blows the unwilling leaves
whose richness soil now waits for, worn and bare

two trembling magpies hug under the eaves
and heavy clouds now herald chilling rain
a farmer hurries home laden with sheaves

inside his courtyard chickens winnow grain
and laughters come from children wild in mirth
so pure their life albeit it looks mundane

the leaves begin to settle to the earth
when gloomy rain then melancholy pours
a baby cries -- his wife has given birth

soon winter snow will block the farmer's doors
and making love will be their daily chores