Calendar Slipping Towards Autumn - Contest

Where has it gone Those lazy days of sunshine Making the flowers excel in their presence What has happened, where did it go. It's alright, just a seasonal change The calendar is slipping towards Autumn Soon we will have those shivering, wet days Some sunlight, to begin with then with the shortening days, the sun loses its way. Before the hoar frost raises its white head, the frozen dew, can kill a plant at once. We will bring in the abundant harvest of corn, the allotment holders will, pick their runner beans. To take into their kitchen and cook in hot water Drain, dash slithers of butter, twist or two of black pepper Heaven on a plate. Morning awakens, I look out of the window Amazed to see a dusting of light snow I rush to the garden, with icy fingers I brush the white cold snow from the delicate plants Covering them with special wrap to keep them warm. " This is definitely a message advising us To keep warm, take care Remember the old folk who live alone One day you might be the one living there. Dated 14 September 2015.