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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 9:59 AM
This has such beautiful end rhymes, and makes me want fall to get here sooner Ilene.
Slaughter Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 9:27 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.
Bauer Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 9:33 AM
thank you, jim, for the lovely comment and the correction! much appreciated...
Ray Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 6:12 AM
aptly described and a joy to celebrate this time of year....
Bauer Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 9:33 AM
thank you, timothy!
Gauthier Avatar
September 23, 2022 at 5:58 PM
Totally charming, Ilene ~
Bauer Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 9:34 AM
so nice to hear from you, line! thank you!
Leffanta Avatar
September 23, 2022 at 12:10 PM
Enjoyed! We see re-decorating has left you in a very good mood! Enjoy! Aloha!
Bauer Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 9:34 AM
ha! i just had to get out of the house! thanks, rico!
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