Autumn Melody

   

 Indian Summer sings

in tones of red and gold

geese drum overhead

with a steady beat of wings

curled leaves tap cadence

as they roll along the path

humming bees seek

a last elusive sip

 

cawing crows discover

fallen bits of corn

finches chirp and sway

atop ripened heads of grain 

river waters gurgle

caressing exposed snags

rustling leaves whisper

of longer days before 

Indian Summer sings

of time and change and rest

until the song is silenced

by sleep and drifting snow

               

 by gesene oak October 2013