An Autumn Day

It is windy outside the glass, rain, cold, falls softly Drops like a wet coat on the window, each one a tiny mirror They dance, shimmer, each one played by the wind A choreography of water, a production of nature And this side of the glass sit we together Warmed by the firelight, in snuggle, close, safe Enjoying contrast, each moment gentle, soft Watching the weather as it passes, unconscious of our cosy world Giving us an ever-changing performance, delighting us in its wonder As we sit in the audience, unapplauding yet entertained Grateful of this, our chance to enjoy, to gaze, to wonder Upon this cold autumn day Nov 2021