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Even now,
when I look at you,
I can hear the leaves.
It is not the clatter of leaves
after a heavy rain,
laden down with moisture.
Instead, it is the rustle
and whisper of leaves
dancing in air that is
thick with heat.
When you took my hand
as we said our vows,
I could hear them
falling all around us.
As we danced,
I could hear them
sliding along the floor
as we moved in time
to the beat of our hearts.
I looked for them,
but could not see them.
When you hold me,
I can hear them
swirling around us,
encircling us as if dancing.
Even now,
all these years later,
you still fill me
with beautiful light
that has only grown brighter.
When you tell me that
you love me,
and we share a kiss,
I can hear them
riffling through the air with joy.
When the kiss ends,
I turn to look out at the sun.
I can see the leaves filling the sky,
flying up into the air,
carrying our love
into the clouds.