Cold morning announces fall is here
I layer my clothing carefully,
Stashing away everything sheer,
Recognize some greet it with glee
Already enough cold weather for me!
We’ll still have some warm days
And I’ll attempt to dress accordingly
This time of the year has its ways
Fluctuating temperatures churlishly
I’ll try to dress most sportingly.
So hard for me to put my shorts away
Until the return of warm, sunny weather
But I realize the cold is here to stay
No matter what I put on, or whether
I shiver, freeze to death, or whatever!
Written September 27, 2022
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