Autumn

Children laughing and jumping in leaves

Wind howling through the trees

 Moon casting shadows on the ground

Jack-a-lanterns carved with ominous frowns

Owls screeching in the dark

Lovers strolling through the park

Scarves and mittens and rosy cheeks

Running and giggling and hide n’ seek

Cookies and milk and off to bed

A story told and a kiss on the head

These warm fuzzy feelings of comfort and cheer

Are the wondrous signs that Autumn is here

Sandi Staton