Autumn
I’m in love! I’m in love with autumn! I’ve experienced autumns before, but they’ve never touched my spirit and soul quite they way this one has. I gaze at the trees, and delight in their grandiose colors. I love the yellow leaves, but then, I realize that I love the orange and red ones just as much. I think of how nature has created living art for all to see and enjoy.
I reflect on the animals that wander in the open air; the birds, deer, squirrels and more as they prepare for the cold days and nights of winter. I think about how the trees are making their last hurray for the season in a burst of color as they will soon go to sleep for the winter to be awaken new and refreshed in the spring.
I reflect on how I will change or be changed as the season transitions . My walks will be colder with me bundling up more. I’ll hibernate to some extent, making fewer outdoor outings and not be as connected with the earth and nature. I’ll sit around the fireplace and think about how much I’ve missed those moments staring at the fire and smell the burning wood. At some point, I’ll anticipate my other favorite season, spring coming into my life, or me going into its sphere, and I’ll dream about me filling my gardens with plants and beauty to enjoy another season.
