Dear Autumn,

Dear Autumn,

You waltzed on the wind like a leaf falling to the ground

The crispy crunch of life 

beautifully, luminously 

Transformed into

Golden trails of degradation

The light fades

Ashes to ashes

Dust to dust

The cold cloaks the back of my head

Raising the hairs on my neck and the

Tiny capillaries in my ears rush blood 

To warm the extremities

Sweet Autumn,

You let go in a dizzying tizzy like a leaf falling to the ground

The dusty orb of future fortunes

Hovering, looming

Frosting over in the

Not so near windowsill

The flame flickers;

Cinders and embers

Remnants and relics

The sun pleases the roses in my cheeks

Enlightening the depths of my heart

Reminding me to tend to my garden

So I close my smiling eyes

Sweet, sweet Autumn 

You fill me up like the ocean fills 

The salty swell of seashell

Swirling on the breeze

I, beautifully, luminously

Give thanks to thee