Leaves of gold, then brown, then gone.
Air feels light but appears darker.
Heat slowly acquiesces.
Night chills first.
Plants become dormant or whither.
Cinnamon and clove scents abound.
Warm drinks welcomed once again.
Long sleeves and pants replace swimsuits and shorts.
Families gather around the first crackling fire.
Kids roast marshmallows,
Giggling, keeping warm chasing each other.
Parents enjoy spiced spirits,
Laughing that they complained about summer heat not long ago.
About the Creator
Julie Lacksonen
Julie has been a music teacher at a public school in Arizona since 1987. She enjoys writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.
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Comments (2)
Love the slow and tender approach to all the details. Especially love the cinnamon and clove scent you evoked. Love the clothing and how you showed them switching from short to covered. Spiced spirits. Sounds good right about now 😃 That last line was so relatable. Love the joy and nostalgia in this piece. What comfort this brings to the cold. 🤗❤️🖤
Well-wrought! You really took me there! I've cherished days such as you describe.