Autumns Expectation

Eggs whites strew across the evening sky, anticipating rain Brown fluff interspersed with white, folding across the horizon Hints of orange ribbon bleeding through the gaps of blue Grey smudged along the edges, like a painter's afterthought Cool breeze caressing my hair like a lover Finger combing it off my shoulder to expose my neck Leprechauns leap beneath leaves dancing across my path Faerie torches speckling darkness like dots before my eyes I walk in solitude drinking in the smells of autumn Fall approaches me like a forgotten friend First hints of raindrops kiss my eyelids I raise my face gladly welcoming her bequest Summer is put to bed; contained deep within earth's bosom Nestled inside the heartbeat of yesterdays blessings Tomorrow is soon enough to wear my mittens Today I want to dance freely to the melody of change