Oh, Autumn

Oh, splendorous, spectacular, resplendent autumn! Boldly you dye cypress ~ flaunting ochre, cinnamon, Yellowing sugar-maple, glazing tangerine emotions, As scarlet winds warble in accents of majestic aspens, Responding in purple whispers, tupelo leaves flutter Reminiscing in revelries evoked by red-oak crimson Lingering in blazing meadows, enchanting red maple. Oh, autumn! fly me there, into depths of the season, Frolicking upon gamboge hills, wrap me in your vision, Tour with me dazzling terrains of flamboyant foliage Composing deep pleasure in brilliant changing colors, Hang your portrait upon cobalt cliffs of ruby horizon Painting blushing hearts in amber hints of setting sun, Mindful still of wistful shudders quivering barren trees And unsung withering yearnings of falling golden leaves, Aspiring blossoming kisses--on lips of flowering spring.