Autumn Is Here
The leaves are gladly sacrificing themselves.
Like kamikaze pilots jumping from their branches.
Landing in piles like puppies do.
Squirrels in a frenzy.
Some leaves are red with yellow blotches,
I have found six red ones with a touch of black.
The air is different, cooler, confused.
Cardinals building nests.
Football games are taking husbands away
From their chores and families
Wives are plotting foods to get them back.
Wholesome campfire songs.
Children are peeking outside.
The younger ones throwing leaves
Annoying their siblings holding cell phones.
"Hey!"
Homecoming last week.
PTA Conferences tomorrow.
One quarter down. Three to go.
Halloween pumpkins and costumes are in the stores.
Homes smell of cinnamon and pine.
Babies are conceived.
Autumn is readying for winter.
Winter planning spring.
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