WALKING IN AUTUMN
Leaves swish and cackle round my feet;
seems almost that they talk
as they dance and swirl and flit around
during my autumn walk.
I love going out walking
on a warm, sunny autumn day.
The company of leaves and breeze
just blow my blues away;
and oh, the glorious colors,
trees, ground all seem gem crowned
and now and then one crowns me too
as leaves come drifting down.
I walk along the river
where a regatta of golden leaves
sail along the river's wind
on their way to the sea.
I wonder where they're going
and dream of places I'd go too
but I have obligations here
with much I have to do
But for now I've gone out walking
and I climb the pasture gate
and breathe in all the wonders
before it gets too late.
I walk the hills and walk the woods
that will soon be gloom and bare
but for now, this autumn walk,
joy dances in the air.
Leaves swish and cackle round my feet;
seems almost they can talk.
Oh how I love the autumn time
and love an autumn walk.