Autumn rains are falling
Refreshing and serene
Colors fill and landscape
As waters gently stream

Rain that falls from heaven
With rhythm it repeats
Crystal frost now forming
Upon the ground it meets

Cooling breeze a welcome
Mums are bright with hues
Gold and crimson beauties
By each one so enthused

Smell of air refreshing
Leaves now dance below
Brisk the walk we take now
That gives us all a glow

Pumpkins ripe for picking
Autumn now our guest
Such joy within this season
That makes us feel so blest.

~Francine Pucillo~
İOct. 20, 2002
Used with permission