I know ... those who have long memories will recall having seen this one before ... but I hope they ... and you ... will forgive my repeating myself.
It is autumn again ... well, almost ... summer is still hanging on, but the trees in my neck of the woods have begun showing tinges of autumn hues.
Now where did I put that rake?
Even with all the raking involved, I still consider autumn my favorite season. Oh, there are certain redeeming qualities about spring, the new growth signaling the end of winter. And summer, too, if it doesn't get unbearably hot ... I like the good walking that season provides. And even winter has its moments of beauty.
But autumn ... well, there's just something about autumn ... quiet, cool evenings ... the play of late sunshine across the colors of the foliage ... and sunrise ... oh, sunrise simply outdoes itself. I like the show that the trees provide. Always have. Always will ... even with all that raking.
The poem:
AUTUMN'S LEAVES
Across the fence,
my neighbor's trees
droop with tons
of gorgeous leaves,
and here I stand
with a single rake
to defend against
the inevitable.
© 1996
(originally published in Capper's)
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Today's word: inevitable
Afterthoughts ... in response to your comments:
I'm not sure what it is about autumn either, Leigh ... there's just something about it that is so relaxing, so reassuring ... and it reminds me of those carefree autumns I enjoyed when I was growing up. Little did I know what a lasting influence they would have on me. Now I can hardly wait to go kicking through those leaves again. Happy trails to you, too.
2 comments:
Ah Autumn, it seems many agree with you, including me! I don't know what it is about Autumn, after all, it signals the end of the growing season, the greens fade and leave, yet is exhilirating. I hope you enjoy many Autumn walks. I know I will!
Smiles, Leigh
I too love Autumn...it's my favorite time of year. The crisp cool air...the beautiful leaves....walking through the leaves and breathing in that fresh cool air...gets me high. And I love Halloween...handing out candy to the little ones dressed in their costumes...brings back good memories.......June:)
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