The brisk air of dawn carries the chill of Autumn
Burnt oranges, deep greens and earthy browns
Linger in nature's peripheries

Twilight casts away the warm remains of high noon
As downtown city streets lay dormant
The glow of incandescent light pouring from old windows

The odd dog-walker out on an evening stroll
The world abundant in olfactory pleasures
Owner clad in scarf and light jacket

That funny mid-way between hot and cold
Never knowing whether to open your window
Or savour the warmth radiating from the stove

Autumn is soon returning
Butternut squash, allspice and pumpkin
Mittens, thick socks and morning breath in the air

All those precious water-soaked leaves
Lining the streets
Calling you forward into the season of change