Autumn...

Autumn is in the garden

In every nook and rill

And autumn is in the brooding cloud

Above the ragged hill

Autumn is in the valley, dear

River of ruddy leaf

Whispers beneath the wanderer

In rustling rainbow sheaf

Autumn is in the brook, child

Autumn is in the field

And autumn is the orchard where

We garner summer’s yield

Autumn is in your eyes, love

Autumn is in your kiss

And autumn is in the aching teardrop

As we reminisce

© Janet Martin