Perhaps A Dream
When first I came upon this place
A wondrous look did cross my face
As I stepped forth for better view
Of autumn colours of every hue
With eyes held wide I dared not blink
With mind in awe I could not think
For there they were all around
In all the trees and on the ground
Sprites did frolic and fairies play
How long I watched I could not say
For as I sat upon green grass
Was hard to judge how time did pass
When creatures came from forest wide
From nest and den from set and hide
Feather and fur and all that dwelt
They paid no heed to man there knelt
But time moves on this could not last
When sun does rise and shadows cast
With one last dance and one last song
And when I woke they all were gone
I'll not forget that leafy glade
Memories I have shall never fade
Was it as real as it does seem
Or as I slept perhaps a dream