Deciduous life

Deciduous tree
leaves fall gently to the ground
another lie escapes his lips
hushes her whimper
the air turns cold
winter fast approaching
the next chapter in her life
awaits around the corner
no more will she gather his lies
swallow them all
ignore the bitter taste they leave in her mouth
a mound of leaves
orange
red
crinkle underfoot as they are gathered
dumped into the compost
ready to be used
springtime
soil fed with love
spring time
breath of new life
she will watch the leaves blossom on the tree
teach her heart to trust—
again
and no more will lies be her nourishment
no more will she believe
she has no self worth
green buds sprout
feed and grow
shelter
strength
through which the sun shines
to warm her soul
yet no longer does she hide behind it