AUTUMN LEAVES - by Edel T. Copeland

AUTUMN  LEAVES by   Edel T. Copeland  Golden, crisp leaves falling softly from almost bare trees,Lifting and falling in a hushed gentle breeze.Slowly dropping to the soft cushioned ground,Whispering and rustling a soothing sound. Coppers, golds, and rusted tones,Mother Nature's way of letting go.They fall and gather one by one,Autumn is here, summer has gone. Crunching as I walk through their warm, fiery glow,Nature's carpet rich and pure that again shall grow.To protect and shield its majestic tree,Standing tall and strong for the world to see. They rise and fall in the cool, crisp air.It's a time of change in this world we share,Nature's importance reflecting our own lives,Letting go of our fears and again, too, we shall thrive.