Praise to you
Chilling Winds,
Gentle Rains,
Seasonal Sigh.

Earth’s scent of 
Crushed leaves
Trees preparing
For Time of rest.

Dressy orange,
Shimmering golds,
Red Maples
Making final bows.

Clouds gather,
Sun shuttered
Bare limbs 
Stretched in relief.

Two Hawks
Share the watch,
Careful to catch
Whatever moves.

Praise to you
Mountain glories,
Harvest hands,
Nature’s way.

Photo by Terri Cooper