Unfolding

The leaves are slowly changing
To their russets, reds and golds
As the temps start dropping lower
So that autumn thus unfolds.

The porches decked with pumpkins 
Or with bright and cheery mums
Are reminders to acknowledge 
Crisp and chilly weather comes.

My t-shirts have been folded
And my arms sport longer sleeves,
Their hues quite often matching 
All the cozy-colored leaves.

My very favorite season,
With the palette I adore,
Often startles with its beauty,
Fading while I still want more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Johnson Avatar
October 24, 2019 at 8:41 PM
I say pack them nicely folded t-shirts and go south till spring. :) lol I, personally am so tired of cold weather. :/ :) But that aside. I love the whole poem, but the last two stanza's were par excellent.
Rigoler Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 9:36 AM
Here autumn is still drab, a windy nor'easter the other evening stripped most leaves leaving only broken branches in its wake. Pumpkins, of course, are everywhere – lawns, frontdoor steps, windows, and probably kitchen tables. BTW, I only found this out recently: Most canned pie pumpkin is really squash and its taste not at all like the real thing. / M
Allison Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 5:19 PM
I too adore the autumnal colours - have just been away to the sun for 2 weeks so its a shock to the system to feel the cold again, got to iron my summery clothes and get set for the wintery woolies:-) hugs Jan xx
Leffanta Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 4:54 PM
Naught to worry, love, it shall return next year! Aloha! Rico
Wolf Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 4:53 PM
Especially love that last couplet: Visions of Ilene Bauer as the soulful, tormented artist, reaching for an Autumn fast slipping out of her grip... Thoroughly enjoyed this lovely write, my friend. :) gw
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