As autumn reaches its end and the last leaves slowly flutter to the ground, I thought I would share a few more photos of autumn’s beauty…
A Farewell to Autumn
Tag: fall
“Autumn…”
“…The year’s last, loveliest smile.” William Cullen Bryant
I have always loved autumn. All four seasons have something beautiful to offer, but for some reason, autumn holds something special for me. Growing up I didn’t always live somewhere with four proper seasons, which meant that for many years I didn’t get to enjoy a true fall. I was lucky to spend my first years as a kid playing in leaves and watching the beautiful fall colors in Wisconsin…But I admit that I mostly remember jumping into the leaves! After we left the U.S. it was quite a while before I saw a proper autumn again. Mexico and Sydney barely had fall and the Philippines definitely didn’t have those temperate seasons since it’s tropical… I had to wait several years before seeing four well-defined seasons and my beloved autumn once again.
When we moved to France, I rejoiced at being able to see and feel each individual season. They all had their time, they were not fleeting or melting together; they were four distinct seasons. And finally, I found autumn again. The colors lit me up inside and the crisp fall air made me want to laugh out loud, for no particular reason other than feeling so alive and so invigorated. And autumn does that to me every year. The years when fall isn’t so prominent or passes by quicker, I feel the absence and I long for that season I love so much.
Then three years ago my husband and I moved to New England, and I suddenly experienced autumn like I never had before. This is now our fourth autumn here and every year I am amazed by the beauty this season has to offer in this part of the world. Although I love fall, I do love all of the other seasons too and so it was always difficult for me to choose just one favorite season… But here in New England, it’s easy. Autumn is by far my favorite season here. None of the other seasons inspire me and invigorate me the way fall does. There is something so exhilarating about the crisp autumn air and the clear blue sky. The flowers in the spring are lovely and bright, but it’s hard to compete with the rich jewel tones of autumn leaves.
There’s something about this season that makes me want to explore and try new things. I want to write more, take more photos, see new parks, go for long walks and just be outside. I want to feel the cool air turning my cheeks pink, heading back inside with windswept hair and hands full of colored leaves. Then I want to sit down with a mug of hot chocolate or tea and watch the glow of the sun on the fiery trees.
Whether I got to see fall every year or not doesn’t matter. I get to experience it now and I intend to take advantage of every minute.
“I loved autumn, the one season of the year that God seemed to have put there just for the beauty of it.” Lee Maynard
Impressionist Leaves
Ode to Autumn
I have always loved all four seasons,
They each have their beautiful reasons.
But one stands out above them all,
My favorite and glorious fall.
Winter is biting and cold,
Hiding everything in its frosty hold.
Although a snowflake is magical to behold,
Its novelty soon becomes old.
Spring is a well of showers,
Followed by beautiful flowers;
But the pollen falls in powders,
Making me rue the spring hours.
Summer is golden and bright,
The sun setting with a glowing light.
Although it may seem just right,
After a while I long for the heat to take flight.
The autumn sky is clear and blue,
And the grass is damp with dew.
The trees know their cue
And begin to change their leaves anew.
I love winter’s sparkling white
And spring’s colorful delight.
I am warmed by summer’s golden light,
But I am exhilarated by autumn’s sight.
I have always loved all four seasons,
They each have their beautiful reasons.
But one stands out above them all,
My favorite and glorious fall.
The Month of Change
When September comes around, with schools starting and autumn just around the corner, I can’t help but think about all of my Septembers as a TCK. Obviously the first thoughts that come to mind are all those times I was a new kid – like I mentioned in an earlier post. But then there are all sorts of other things that September was synonymous with, and I thought I would share some here…
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Lazy summer days roll into cool autumn nights,
As flocks of birds begin their migrating flights.
Notebooks, pens, pencils and other school supplies
Line the shelves all along the supermarket aisles.
Excitement, trepidation, laughter and tears…
Depending on whether the new year means facing friends or fears.
Leaves changing on the trees,
Fluttering in the early autumn breeze.
Red, orange, yellow and gold,
With autumn officially taking hold.
September is a month of change, of beginnings and ends,
In school, seasons and friends.
A Girl, a Camera and Autumn…
As we wait to see just how bad “Frankenstorm” will be, as our good friend Sandy inches closer and closer, I thought I would share some more autumn photos. While waiting to experience the wrath of nature, I wanted to remind myself of the beauty of nature.
To everyone in the path of the storm – I hope you’re safe and my heart goes out to anyone who’s homes are affected.
I hope these can bring some sunshine and smiles to those under gray skies, pouring rain and heavy wind…And fingers are crossed that we don’t lose power!
A Glimpse of Autumn
The First to Fall
Good Thing Thanksgiving is Over…
I have the wonderful entertainment factor of having these wild turkeys strutting around through autumn and winter. We usually see them more in the autumn, but I guess our relatively mild winter has kept them around. Don’t be fooled by the snow on the ground – it melted almost as fast as it fell down.
I’ve been trying to capture these guys on camera for a while now and I finally got my chance a few days ago. Everytime I had my camera with me, they were nowhere to be found, and everytime I saw them, my camera was nowhere near me. But they couldn’t elude me forever, and here are some of the shots I took – hope you enjoy!
The Autumn Battle
The raindrops fall from the sky, running down the roof tiles and hanging on the bare branches. The gentle pitter-patter is a steady, soothing rythm.
Most of the trees are naked now, but autumn has not yet exhaled its final breath. Flashes of gold and red still stand out against the gray, the last valiant warriors in a losing battle.
The air is getting colder, and night creeps upon us on earlier and earlier, but I am not upset at winter’s stealthy approach.
Every season fills me with a different kind of a joy, with a newfound excitement for what that season brings.
So for now I’ll enjoy those last autumn battles, those final flames sputtering under the cold rain, fighting to stay alight.
But when winter comes to call and the trees are shivering in their bare branches, waiting for their sparkling white blanket, I will welcome and embrace it.
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