A Saturday Poem

Autumn

By Julie McElhinney

Crisp cool leaves

The smell of fall is here,

I recline with a book

In my favorite time of year.

It’s cool enough outside

To sit by a roaring fire,

And not feel too hot

At night when I retire.

I love to cuddle up

In a blanket or two,

Don’t ask me why

It’s just what I like to do.

I love orange pumpkins

And children in disguise,

Candied apples and popcorn

Leaves falling from the skies.

Yes this is my favorite time of year

Perhaps the best season,

I hope that you enjoy it too

With my list of every reason.