the first late sunlight
pricks on the yellow leaves still
on their high branches

source, 3 servings
3 sweet potatoes, sliced in thin vertical rounds, leaving bottoms uncut; 1 stick earth balance vegan butter, melted; 2 t minced garlic, kosher salt, herbs, olive oil
heat oiled cast-iron pan to 425 F, add potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt, bake 30 minutes; combine butter, garlic, salt; drizzle half of garlic butter over potatoes; bake 10 minutes, broil; remove from oven, drizzle with rest of garlic butter, top with herbs