With the leaves turning
And the moon of October burning
As the crisp fall winds swirl around
Fall reminds me of my home town
The corn ready for harvest in the field
Combines running past dark tooth and nail
All the colors of the turning leaves
The lonely look of the baron trees
Scarecrows and pumpkin patches galore
Welcome trick or treater signs hanging
on front doors
The smell of nature on a hay ride
As the harvest moon hangs in the sky
Singing tunes and watching for goblins to go by
And of course the very best
Getting ready to celebrate the Octoberfest
Ghosts flying through the night
Children running from fright
Knowing all the scary things
Are just part of Halloween
Haunted houses, paths and trails
Scarecrows hanging from a rusty nail
Corn stalks and  hay freshly bailed
Smells of fresh baked pies
Coming from grandma's kitchen
Pumpkin, apple and mince meat,
sitting side by side
Popcorn balls, caramel apples,
and sugar cookies, too
Treats just waiting for me and you
Fall reminds me of all the things
I remember as a child
The chill in the air outside
The crisp sound of the leaves under my feet
And of course the trick or treat
Fall reminds me of home
Thinking of it hugs my soul
And all the love shared this time of the year
Holding family and loved ones near
Fall is my favorite season
And there are many reasons
Ending summer, the cold refreshing air
And to me, a time to remember and share
Of course, another reason too
Time for football, WooHoo!!!!
Getting ready for opening day
Those monsters of the midway

©RaineyBlue
09/04/04