September Falls

Somewhere I hear Earth's ever ticking clock Emptying the grains of Summers’ sandy seas Parting from birds flying South in flocks Time for leaves to fall from ancient trees Eldritch bare branches stretch twisted in the cold Memories like magic spells wafting on the breeze Buoyant leaves flutter by in rich hues of red and gold Energetic, pink cheeked, flannel shirt and comfy jeans Relaxing by the fire spitting sparks Friends scorching tongues on creamy, hot cocoa Another ghost story please in the dark Laughing when we scream at the scarecrow Later the sun says it's begun as earlier the moon has come Soak in the chill and unique feel of Autumn