leaves are falling down...

the leaves are falling and they go crunch under foot
she jumps and dances within them
i reach for the camera but stop myself
just enjoy this moment of laughter and innocence

the leaves are falling and the smell of burning wood is in the air
i reach for my sweater that seems to have shrunk
oh, but i remind myself that i have grown
i still reach for it, the coziness warms me

the leaves are falling and their bright oranges and red brighten my world
i smile when i turn the corner and the sun is hitting the tree just right
it takes me away from the constant chattering in my head
i smile and think about the midwest and how this is my favorite time of year

the leaves are falling and i was able to sit with them last weekend
yes, the warm tea in my hands
the warm bubbly water of a bath in a clawfoot tub
the waking up late because i could
the nap in the afternoon
the reading without interuption
they didn't mind, we were all there to get away and to have some silence, snacks, tea and laughter

Posted by stef at October 25, 2007 10:02 PM