Lessons Learned

Tis Autumn and the tired trees Drop off dead leaves as sap lays rooting The long Spring war with gypsy worms Has caused a few to come to terms The humming birds are still around But not for long we fear The color change is way too soon For such a lazy year To fatten up and hibernate In warm and cosy den And venture out a time or two To see the snow and then Patiently enjoy inaction In contemplative satisfaction Fireside sipping wrapped up warm Bearly educated autumnal feelings (Chilton or cheddah with the whine?)