Autumn

Photo by Katharina

Walking home in the chilly Autumn air

Trees aflame with dancing, glowing color.

Neighbors raking leaves,

collecting a harvest of nuts strewn across the lawn.

A nip in the air

Sweaters pulled out of storage and gratefully put on.

Hot cocoa and pumpkin scents fill the house.

The smell of coal fires bring back childhood memories

of Grandpa's mountain cabin.

Standing on the patio watching leaves twirl and dance

Listening to the wind rustle through the trees.

Suddenly rooted to the spot as v formations pass overhead.

Feeling connected to it all and glad to be alive in this time

to witness the dying of another year.