Sketches from nature: Chestnut

Chestnut

Found on the sidewalk
the chestnut begs you to bind around him
the lace of five fingers.

It is smooth and cool.
It has a deep brown color
with reddish tones.

This autumn fruit
is like the whole world
with its oceans,
valleys, hills,
and other fantastic places that only
scratch the surface.

He also has his own story
associated with childhood
and the creation of the chestnut folks
with matches.

It dries off fast
and yet
it constantly wears inside
the seedling of life.

In early autumn
I like to place
brown globes
in my collection,
enjoying as a child
each sparkle from heaven.



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