When the dawn cries

   the blues

      the yellows

         the reds

             the oranges all sleep

Grey has a very demanding day in front of it

     each cloud a water color masterpiece of black and white

         the palette omits purple intentionally
    
             this day of grey has left me black and blue enough

crisp and cold green leaves are no more

         to the brown earth they have fallen

there is a chill in the air

            ....winter draws near.