Flamboyant Fall

Oh do move on, Summer - it's time for a change I've so many seasonal chores to arrange! Whilst you, my dear sister can laze in the sun, For me there are serious tasks to be done. I have to ensure that the hedgehogs remember To stock up on food at the start of September. Then trigger celestial cues as causation For swallows' onset of long distance migration. Blithe, frolicking squirrels must forfeit their play To stash bereted nuts for the next rainy day. And whilst I remember, the trees need a shake; A gentle reminder their leaves to forsake. A new coat of paint is applied in a rush, A kiss from my lips makes the blackberries blush. I’ll crisp up the air and leave everything stark, Ensuring that nippy Jack Frost makes his mark. Then tickle the prickles of sweet chestnut shells Till, sides split with laughter, their treasure expels. And last but not least, I've the pumpkins to swell And harvest to gather, folk's hunger to quell.' Flamboyant and frisky, in colourful dress The glory of autumn can't fail to impress! 02/09/18 Early Sept 2018 Standard,Any Form,Any Theme,Upto A Max Of 20 Lines Poetry Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand 'Colourful Fall' Sponsored by: Nayda Ivette Negron 15/09/18