Autumn Leaves Fall
I folded my umbrella after the rain stopped
the little beads of water formed crystals
on the golden leaves of autumn laying on the ground
I put away my parasol and shook the water off
I really enjoy walking in the rain I get a good feeling
when the weather begins to chill giving the air a brisk coolness
I snuggle in my warm coat to enjoy the warmth of my body
it strengthens my senses
Coming alive from their summer hibernating lair they stimulate
I love autumn
to me it’s the best time of the year
I remember smells that foretell great celebrations to come
Glorious feasts up ahead with great expectations
are the best lead in to the holidays before winter
all wonderful pointing to the end of national turmoil
and the end of uncertainty, the end of doubt and a worrisome future
Happy endings are not always made on a Hollywood stage
people have a lot to do with creating happiness
happiness is there for the taking
if the spirit is willing and mindfully conscious of the alternative
Keep smiling, be happy
the alternative stinks
tomorrow will always be with us
so will sorrow but only if we give in to it perpetually
We are human and resilient
we can smile even laugh at adversity
we can even write songs to bad times
golden autumn leaves with beads of water give me hope.
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