The leaves are already changing
transforming from their summer greens
to fall’s oranges, reds and browns
Birds are migrating
Squirrels are foraging
Hot summer breezes change
to crisp October winds
days grow shorter
the nights grow longer
the sun’s warmth fades

It’s the season for pumpkin spice
stews and soups to keep you warm
pumpkin and pecan pies
apple and peach cobblers
time for Halloween when
witches and zombies roam the night
telling jokes to collect their candied pay
candy corn and cornucopias
Thanksgiving soon approaches
and fires will be crackling

It’s the time of year to settle down
to lay back and relax
to snuggle cozy under plush throws
sipping piping hot mugs of cocoa
watching family movies
spending more intimate family time
It’s the season for closeness
clothes that snug you, sweaters
and boots and overcoats
Fall is almost among us