Autumn- Wednesday Writing Essentials

Autumn

You paint the trees so brightly

The colors leave me breathless

The slight hint of chill in the air

Carries musty soft scents to my senses

You fill my soul with energy

And make my heart sing with joy

I'm wrapped in a sweater

And I'm soaring high like a kite

I try so hard to capture your moments

I'd keep them safely in a box

And when the world looks, not so beautiful

I'd let my heart peak inside to remind myself

I beg you to stay my old friend

You are a comfort to my soul

Paint your canvas...please keep on painting

Please remain a while longer

I surrender to the fact that your visit is so brief

Your majestic beauty is only ours to borrow

It wasn't meant for us to keep

I wake to find your masterpieces, have all fallen to the ground

Your wispy fall breezes, having put them in their places

You know they make such a soothing sound as they crunch beneath my feet

I could lay down upon them and daydream my life away

I know that you'll be back my dear friend

In the matter of a few seasons

Please know that you'll be missed

Please know that you're my favorite

T.DiRienzi, Sept. 27, 2008