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To be a kid again, gathering up such simple items...sticks, stones, leaves, pine cones...scissors, glue

Autumn is here! We remember!

Let the Leaves Alone

Let them fall
Let the leaves
Alone
After putting one between
Two sheets
Of paper
Grab a crayon
Not black
I suggest orange
Or Sunny Yellow
Not boring green
Go over
The bumpy road
Scribble scribble scribble
To your hearts content
Hold
The paper to the light
Look how your crayon flew
Put down
Another sheet
Over
A different shape
And shimmy shimmy shimmy
Shake
That lively crayon
It’s on fire
Be friends
With the Autumn wind
Gifts sent as the branches
become naked
Cold
Warm
Your fingers
Probably your toes
Twinkle
Next up?
Pinecones
Glue, paint, glitter
O what wonder!
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Andresen Avatar
September 25, 2026 at 10:44 AM
- Yes, I remember... and I still do this... but just a little differently now than before... nature was my playground when I was growing up :) - Have a lovely weekend, Kim :) - hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
September 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I have a friend who makes bookmarks, placemats, etc… with leaves she collects. Hugs ❤️
Kendrick Avatar
September 24, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Oh, the wonder, Kim. I remember helping my grandchildren do art projects like this. Way to go. I have sprayed snow on pinecones, crayon or penciled a leaf onto a sheet of paper so that the veins of the leaf are transferred. So much fun. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Way to go. Sara K. 👍⭐
Rodrigues Avatar
September 24, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Thank you, Sara! So much fun when kids enjoy crafting. My last 4 grands, all boys, so not so much crafting. I worked in afterschool for 15 years and we had fun. Hugs ❤️
Wolf Avatar
September 23, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Tippecanoe and Glitter Glue too!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 24, 2026 at 10:28 AM
LOL! 💕
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