The grassy fields are fading,
greens to browns, paling.
Goldenrods
becoming brighter,
yellowing,
showy in August,
dominating September.
Long, sunny days remembered,
as hints of autumn appear.
Sumac collecting color,
from a palette like no other.
© 2014 Richard Havenga
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#1, #3, #4 Canada Goldenrod - Solidago canadensis
#2 Showy Goldenrod - Solidago speciosa
#5 Smooth Sumac - Rhus glabra
#6 Staghorn Sumac - Rhus typhina
Photo Locations:
1. Wabasis Lake Park, (Wabasis) Kent County, Michigan
2. Townsend Park, (Townsend) Kent County, Michigan
#3, #4. Home Woods
#5. Home Garden
#6. Parnell, Michigan
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