POETRY FOR JANNA

My friend Janna (and others too) shares a real love of autumn with me. Even though we haven't had much of an autumn here in Edmonton this year, I know it's still blazing gorgeous colours in other parts of North America, and I wish it was still like that here! However, it's not, and rather than gripe about it, I'd like to share a poem I wrote about my favourite season (and Janna's) with you all. I wrote it a couple years ago after getting inspired looking out my window at a beautiful, sunny autumn day..........

**ahem**..... (that was for Debs)

THE CHANGING

Windfall colours glow in trees

And dance among chill breezes

Autumn's breath cools the air

Before the water freezes.

Clouds skid along in a rush

Much quicker than before

Pumpkins plump while flowers fade

On frosty garden floors.

Summery sun, once so warm

Replaced by rays subdued

The laziness of summer gone

Now wintry thoughts intrude.

Proof of breath hangs in the air

From morning exhalations

Frosty crystals on the ground

Are rich in their sensations.

Dried foliage crunches underfoot

Soon blanketed in white

As Mother Earth shares her gift

Of Autumn's wonderous sight.

Judy October 2001