Autumn Magic

Shades of Amber
Mix in with the sunset,
And fall with the wind
Adding gold to green
While streaks of pink and purple
Shine through branches
Half bare, but aware
Of the magic
The new season brings.
A bird sings merrily
As it flutters by -
Watched by a squirrel
Playing in the leaves,
Weaving its way through the woods.
How could this day
Be any more beautiful?
It has captivated my heart and soul
And given me a peace
Which transcends all understanding.
As the sun goes down,
I feel a chill down my spine
And know that it is time to leave;
Yet a certain warmth fills my body -
A magic that only autumn brings.

October 22, 2007