"Ode to the Four Seasons: Autumn"

Autumn is here,
it's back to school...
Farewell to the beach
and the swimming pool!
Weather is changing,
the wind is light,
Warmth gives way
to fall's cool nights.
Red and purple,
orange, brown and yellow...
Leaves are turning,
and the mood is mellow.
Increasingly chilly,
as rainbow colored trees
Are swaying gently
in the autumn breeze.
What a vivid prism
across the forest painted!
Though the woods' green whithers,
it is beautifully tainted!
Soon each leaf,
one by one will fall...
Perennials made bare,
standing naked and tall.
Dead, dry foliage
scattered on the ground,
Children of all ages
have delightfully found..
Rake the crispy leaves
into a huge gigantic pile!
It makes for a splendidly
diverting while.
Jump into the pile,
hear the crunching and crackling!
Throw leaves in the air,
enjoy some rolling and tackling!
Run inside the house
to carve the pumpkin with care,
A candle lit inside
will make the jack-o-lantern glare!
Now brightly glowing,
the biggest pumpkin in the patch
Will spook some trick-or-treaters
hoping candy they can snatch.
Halloween has arrived,
a feast of goblins and ghosts!
Wear a silly costume,
the one that stands out the most!
October come and gone,
and the next month is November...
There are reasons to be grateful
and to solemnly remember,
The blessings that the Lord Most High
faithfully has given,
All He has bestowed on us
and upon the world we live in.
Let us not forget the amazing
Thanksgiving meal we eat..
Juicy stuffing stuffed inside
the tender turkey meat!
Mashed potatoes, gravy,
cranberry sauce, and corn,
Delicious pies and dessert wines,
no time to be forlorn.
Sparkling cider fills the glasses,
a toast we'll surely raise
Offering our gratitude,
with gladness, love and praise!
Plenty of yummy leftovers
to last for days and days!
Convenience for consumers
shopping Black Friday away.
So many sales, the malls are packed
with people buying things,
For the traditional exchange of gifts,
the Christmas season brings.
Houses are being cheerfully strung
with holiday lights and decor
Autumn is nearly over,
And there's so much more in store!