In "The Branches In Late Autumn," Alan Bern explores the interplay of cold and light in the late autumn landscape. The poem depicts how even the smallest florets endure the night’s freeze, blooming brightly in the sunlight, symbolizing endurance and the season's subtle beauty.
The Branches In Late Autumn


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