Poem :: Autumn

Heart flutters at the thought of your return
Crescendo anticipated desire burns
Warm air begins to change and turn 

Trees slowly doze and soothe
Yellow red brown leaves loop swoop underfoot 
Animals squirrel away their loot

All year long energies gradually diminish
Silver moon aglow helps to replenish
Hibernation for some is a fetish 

Caramelised almonds drown the cold air 
This thought too much for taste buds to bear
Storytelling old tales starts on the rocking chair 

Relaxed shoulders become swollen 
Gathered scarfs and hats woollen 
Misunderstandings are forgiven

Conkers kiss by songs of circle
Strum taut strings as fire singe 
Music foraging reduced to binge 

Autumn harvest pumpkins abound
Hearty and comforting food surround
Reasons to love and live are found