Autumn Royal

I stroll through autumn, by a pumpkin patch While sun shines on saffron leaves like fire I look at the amber field and thoughts hatch The warmth of hot apple cider desire Apple pie with cinnamon, does transpire In my mind, when cool air touches me As my heart leaps in joy with what I see All shades of ginger found in leaves falling Mixed with bright crimson, shining on the ground I can hear the distant birds are calling Beneath my footsteps, a light crinkling sound I feel what I have lost, I have now found As with the seasons, changing new allure Snow falls upon the umber leaves, so pure Heidi Sands 9/11/17