Embers of December

The Embers of December Soon to slip away, fast and sleek the autumn burn of firewood and leaves. Color lays a vibrant palette in faint greenish hues, pale yellows edged upon orange red trees. Leaves drop fast and quiet, slow and deliberate to float in the air. Some dance and sway right then left drifting in a straightened crooked line. Each fall releases free the embrace to take hold begin the gradual demise invigorating earth below. In a hurried rushing moment only naked trunks remain northeast winters drop in place, cold and icy on the ground. The house is closed, windows and doors shut tight locking out the chill savoring the warm inside. Burning hot and red scent of apple wood rises in the flames embers of December glow and protect in the winter nights.