The Magic of Autumn

The pause between Summer and Winter Harvest time, pumpkins, apple pies and corn Enchanting scenes of stained glass foliage Magnificent fiery colors of soft yellow, orange and red Autumn is like a melancholy song Gusty winds and golden leaves flying Inspirational is the beautiful decay everywhere Chilly nights, cozy sweaters, long country drives Orange blanket stretching in all directions Falling leaves dance, spin and twirl Apple cider after a long walk Unpredictable rain The season of a long goodbye Until the snow paints nature white Maple trees red against the sky take my breath away Nuts for the scampering squirrels- make me laugh ____________________ September 27, 2021 Poetry/Acrostic/The Magic of Autumn Copyright Protected, ID 09-1391-503-27 All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France Written for the Standard contest, Autumn Acrostic Poetry sponsor, Caren Krutsinger, Judged 10/14/2021 Third Place