The Appeal of Autumn

There’s a chill in the air,
Such a welcoming feel,
Just the first of the reasons 
For autumn’s appeal.

Though the leaves haven’t changed,
Soon they’ll be rust and gold,
Making various trees
A delight to behold. 

Halloween’s ‘round the bend;
Decorating’s begun,
As both children and grown-ups
Get in on the fun.

The orchards and fruit stands 
Have apples galore 
And pumpkins and cider
And donuts and more.

The summer’s been hot
And before it gets cold
There is autumn, in which
All these good things unfold.

So, zip up your jacket
And head out the door
To sample the joys
Autumn’s holding in store.
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Date: 9/28/2022 9:59:00 AM
This has such beautiful end rhymes, and makes me want fall to get here sooner Ilene.
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Date: 9/24/2022 9:27:00 AM
Wonderful piece, Ilene. One of the things I enjoy most about my apartment complex is that there are trees of all sorts all over the place, so the changing of the leaves is, indeed, a grand sight to see. Note: check the last line of Stanza 3.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 9/24/2022 9:33:00 AM
thank you, jim, for the lovely comment and the correction! much appreciated...
Date: 9/24/2022 6:12:00 AM
aptly described and a joy to celebrate this time of year....
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Date: 9/24/2022 9:33:00 AM
thank you, timothy!
Date: 9/23/2022 5:58:00 PM
Totally charming, Ilene ~
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 9/24/2022 9:34:00 AM
so nice to hear from you, line! thank you!
Date: 9/23/2022 12:10:00 PM
Enjoyed! We see re-decorating has left you in a very good mood! Enjoy! Aloha!
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 9/24/2022 9:34:00 AM
ha! i just had to get out of the house! thanks, rico!
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