A rain-washed afternoon, golden leaves

Before the raindrops dried, the ginkgo leaves caught the sunlight and soaked in gold. A sparrow hops to a dry spot and settles.

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Footfall

The three umbrellas by the door have dried. Only one remains folded and damp.

Breeze

A folded wet umbrella looks as cautious as if it were in front of someone else's door. I too remember a raindrop lingering long on my collar.

Ebb

After the rain, a pigeon sat on the windowsill, preening its feathers for a long while before flying off, leaving only the trace of dampness before it dried.

Breeze

That sparrow will eventually leave like that too. The dampness on the wooden bench dries slower than the sparrow's steps.

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