The First Day of Autumn

The First Day of Autumn

It was the first day of autumn and much to my amaze

Were tree tops glistening in a vibrant glaze

Clad in rich scarlet, orange,and golden hues

As I stood at my window marveling this view

The crisp autumn air was perfumed to my delight

With the fruitful fragerance of orange citrus and spice

I thought to myself what a beautiful day

As the indian summer breeze made my curtains sway

So I rushed to get dressed in a sweater and jeans

And went for a walk to enjoy this autumn scene

Children were laughing as they played in leaves

with delight

I stopped and smiled at such a precious sight

The houses were decked with golden gourds on their lawn

And In the woods I spotted a mother deer with her fawn

The farmers they were reaping crops of wheat, barley, and maize

As their cows lazily stood in the pasture and grazed

Chipmunks and squirrels dashed up and down the trees

All the creatures were busy, yes even the bees

Together they worked to prepare for a long winters slumber

While the boys could be found in the wood chopping lumber

Geese were assembling in a v-shape line

To fly south for the winter toward a lucent sunshine

And the lucious red apples clinging to trees I passed by

Were waiting to be picked and made into pie

Pumpkins lying in patches glowed in an orange gleam

Would soon become Jack O' Lanterns as it neared Halloween

I soon found the day had turned into eve

So I headed back home and I turned to leave

This beautiful day had been so fleeting

It was poetic enough,to have been an autumn greeting

As I stood on my steps the autumn chill started to bite

I whispered happy harvest to all and a blessed fall night.

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