The Freshness Of Autumn

It usually happens quite slowly It sort of takes me by surprise The air is cooler than before But one day as I open my eyes The leaves are turning quickly At least it seems to be so My lovely cabin by the lake My Feet crunching as I go. The smell is tangy it seems to me I breathe deeply and I smile Wearing a sweater now, a little chill Like nature is having a trial. Leaves flutter on and around the cabin Before I know it things change Deep now are the golden leaves But this does not seem at all strange. For autumn takes front and center The time of year that I love so The freshness of autumn in the air A warm fire makes the cabin glow!