Autumn Leaves

Each leaf falling with the sorrow of a summer past,
with one last flourish in nature's palette,
woodland creatures curling up for the nights long,
the air wafting with the smell of wood fires and mulled wine,
each dewy morning forewarning a winter cruel and long,
a twinkling Christmas tree, a beacon of  hope,
the call of church bells, carols and festive feasts,
spreading cheer with near and dear,
but oh! the sight of you falling, brown and golden blankets on the sidewalk, memories of glories bygone,
why does the heart yearn so when the autumn leaves begin to fall?

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