~ Autumn's Breath ~
Bright Crayola colors
dance 'pon the lawn
leaves gently waltzing
in rust, yellow and brown
Birds have flown south
skies dim and grey
everything wilting
and fading away
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Squirrels are busy
gathering their food
reflections of winter
coming real soon
Trees standing naked
awaiting first snow
Autumn's breath escapes
air chilly and cold
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The clock ticks away
in stillness of night
Suzie snowflake arrives
dressed in pure white
Roadways and sidewalks
show mirrored displays
mountains await
where skiers can play
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Fireplace glowing
warm cocoa in hand
outside, wind is whistling
an uncertain chant
Gloomy, depressing
so eerie and dark
when spring is reborn
new life will spark
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Rose
Marie Streeter © 2005