Fall Deep Into Autumn
F Fall leaves turn red, yellow, orange and brown
A around October’s normal change of heat.
L Long nights cause chlorophyll to dwindle down.
L like children, leaves are playing trick or treat.
D Disguised by color, autumn trees do strut
E enclothed in costumes, showing off their leaves.
E Expect the evergreens’ surprise jump cut,
P parading forth as Lady Love - Greensleeves.
I I purchased saplings colored for the fall,
N not picking pines - advice from greenhouse clerks.
T Two maples planted promise to enthrall
O or not, since Mother Nature has her quirks.
A Attraction wanes with winter's soon approach;
U unclothed, bare trees lose fascinating draw.
T Thrust deep into autumnal chill, I broach
U unvoiced debate regarding Murphy’s Law.
M Most maple trees resist the coldest storm;
N no notion why mine died when winds turned warm.
Date Written: October 4, 2020
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Title: Fall Deep Into Autumn
Contest: Pick-A-Title, Vol 23 - Seasonal Acrostic - Poetry Contest
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