Geese flew over Aligned in a V Rhythmically flapping Not one noticed me Staring up Mesmerized by the sight Knowing change came Each year they took flight As I paused To marvel at the geese They flew, one-by-one To the pond beneath Surrounded by leaves Golden with age They bathed in the glory Of… Read More Geese
A full harvest moon Will rise tonight On Friday the 13th The bats will take flight To search the orchard In the cool, dark air Where trees grow heavy With apples and pears On bent branches Above the pumpkin patch The bats swoop down For bugs to catch As calls of the wild Enliven… Read More Bleed into Shadow
I saw it today As I drove around A glimpse of autumn Colors I found … Gold and orange Rust and maroon… Signs the season Would be here soon Born of summer’s Carefree days Autumn dies trying To keep winter away And though it faces A losing fight Autumn never fails To bring delight… Read More Glimpse of Autumn
Instead of flying south Puff up your feathers In the everchanging New England weather ~ Whether a duckling Or a goose who’s old A merry heart Stays warm in the cold ~ Enduring through The harshest wintry freeze Until spring comes in As the gentlest breeze ~ Warming the metal ‘til it spins with ease
Today’s the day To say goodbye But shed no tears There’s no need to cry ~ Today’s the day To say hello Welcoming change While letting go ~ Today’s the day To see it all The end of summer And the beginning of fall ~+ Today’s the day To simply be Thankful for all… Read More Today’s the Day
Two trees stood tall Brothers side-by-side At the edge of the field With no place to hide ~ One noticed changes All subtle at first Its leaves streaked in color Its roots a new thirst ~ But, the other found excuses Afraid of too much, too soon Noting, the air’s not cool enough And the… Read More Two Trees
Change is coming The signs are everywhere As flowers transitioning And new smells in the air ~ Autumn is seeping in To tone down summer’s best Before winter’s slumber Fall’s a time for all to rest ~ Reflecting on summer’s Beautiful displays Being thankful for the colors That will brighten autumn days ~ Change is… Read More Change is Coming
