On one September morning
with seasons moving through,
I strolled along a country road
and found a story true!
T’was all about the autumn,
with winter coming on.
But in between two periods
I saw a thrilling song!
As all around me, colors,
so rich with deep allure,
the leaves now told their story
in song so clear and pure!
The reds and browns were striking,
as summer turned to fall.
My eyes in true amazement!
I could not move at all!
To ponder all the roadside
dressed in its wild array,
as scattered all along my path,
a scene that could not stay!
The flowers blooming all around,
singing their quiet song
of rich and joyous tinting,
this time was not for long!
As now the colors changing,
with winter coming on.
In just a few refreshing days
this beauty will be gone.
I journeyed down this country road
enjoying every flower.
These fragile scenes that will not last,
but vanish in an hour!
(Sept. 1, 2008)