Autumn

Forests don robes of blazing scarlet and gold

Low, common fields turn brown and cold

Flaming leaves crunch underfoot

Laden, stooping trees let juicy, red apples fall

Bright pumpkins wear creepy grins, scaring one and all

Tired sun hastens to an early bed

Doting sunsets follow him, blushing rosy red

Mother moon rises early

Watching as her little star children play

Dancing amidst the clouds, careless of the impending day

Cranky birds fly south, honking noisily

Deer find winter homes, settling in cozily

Bears begin their winter nap

Frogs burrow deep in blankets of mud

And little chilled bugs take refuge in tree and hut

Cold night air paints frosty landscapes with icy ink

Snapping air turns cheeks and noses pink

Laughing winds play with the airy leaves

Snow-bearing clouds hug the ground

Letting the first sugar flakes sprinkle down

Tables groan under great autumn feasts

Fresh, warm donuts sugary sweet

Turkey dripping with gravy

Apples crunching crisply, juice dribbling down

Delicious pumpkin pies hiding under whip cream mounds

Dancing flames crackle, warming fingers and toes

Blankets, cocoa, and sweaters add to the heat of stoves

Thanksgiving cuddles hinder snowy chills

Warm ovens emit aromas that linger long after

Cozy homes echo with warm and playful banter

Laughter as loud as the honking geese

Friends as colorful and bright as the leaves

Family as close as ground-hugging clouds

Kisses as light as stars dancing in their midnight dome

Hugs as snug as bears cuddling in their winter homes