Autumn’s Appeal

There’s a chill in the air,

Such a welcoming feel,

Just the first of the reasons 

For autumn’s appeal.

Though the leaves haven’t changed,

Soon they’ll be rust and gold,

Making various trees

A delight to behold.

Halloween’s ‘round the bend;

Decorating‘s begun,

As both children and grown-ups

Get in on the fun.

The orchards and fruit stands

Have apples galore

And pumpkins and cider

And donuts and more.

The summer’s been hot

And before it gets cold,

There is autumn, in which

All these good things unfold.

So, zip up your jacket 

And head out the door 

To sample the joys

Autumn’s holding in store.