Fall

With a heavy knock

Vibrant autumn arrives as

Summer bids farewell

Flowers wilt and fade

Leaves dress in red and orange

The cold nights draw in

Sap flow slows, then stops

As trees prepare for winter

And dark months of rest

Feathered friends fly south

Horses grow thick, fluffy coats

The wind starts to bite

I sit by the fire

Sipping hot, sweet, tea - gazing

At the dancing flames