Poignant

I chose to take a longer route home after school today. The scenic and quiet drive was necessary for me to gather some thoughts, and clear my mind.

Last year this time, I was welcoming Fall with much gusto. When I arrived home today, I was perturbed to be greeted by a pink shrub by the doorway.

The pink shrub.
It's other half still in green, at the other side of the doorway.
Another counterpart few steps away, already totally bare.