Chapter 7 ◎I miss autumn in spring
beads of purple grapes
pomegranate beads
beads of corn kernels
i miss autumn
miss those colors and shapes
Missing luster, juice—
Scents and necklaces and charms of autumnal beads
I'm afraid the land will steal them
Worrying about them rotting in the ground
I can't get the buds out
Now I'm small again
I hope I grow up slowly and quickly
to autumn
i want her to crown me
wear the crown of those beads and green leaves