Things I need for Fall
by Mary Ellen SmithOne must have a yard of leaves
Dried and colored from the trees.
Rake them up into a pile
Jump into them for awhile.
One must have a wooly cap
Something in case your lips should chap.
Earmuffs for the colder nights
In case the wind kicks up and bites.
One must plant a pumpkin patch.
All different shapes so they dont match.
Carve them up for baking pies
And Jack o Lantern grins and eyes.
One must steep a cup of tea,
With honey from a summer bee.
Soup for lunch with lots of steam.
Hot chocolate with some whipping cream.
One must take an Autumn walk.
Thru the woods or round the block.
Sit awhile beside a brook.
Read a favorite kind of book.
One must wear some warmer socks
To celebrate the equinox!
Welcome Autumn into your heart
The place where all good fall things start!
09/22/2004