September Readies Us

September floats down from the trees in leaves Piling up her yellows, reds, and browns Squirrels scamper around the trunks of the oaks Chasing each other, readying their winter antics September brings cooler evenings, giving us hope Sweaters and jackets are ordered, plaids are popular School is starting; college freshman are away from home There is eager anticipation and delight in the air September readies us for football games and bonfires. State fairs are over, carnivals are repacked up. Pumpkins and cinnamon parade around in decorative fashion. October is not yet here but there are whispers.