Seasons Change But So Do You

By the time we stepped outside, the trees were all on fire. 

The breeze snatched the amber leaves and waltzed them way up higher.

Orange, red and crimson were all up in ablaze. 

A scrimmage of yellow shone beneath the gold sunrays. 

Naked branches poked up through the madness of the colours

High above us beautifully, one of natures truest wonders

The wind it sings its eire song through the maze of woods alone

As it does in every season, through every milestone

All around us autumns here, alive in its full glory.

It is waiting right now to talk to you, it wants to tell a story

I take your tiny hand in mine as we slowly walk on. 

There's no rush for us this morning, it is only now just dawn

I hear the crunch of fallen leaves under your small boot.

They crumble beneath us as we continue on our special route

But if on our journey your feet grow sore, tired weak, or wary

Please know I’m right here next to you, my arms were made to carry

I want to pause this moment as I look down upon your face

The clock keeps ticking, ticking, ticking like it is trying to win a race

You’re growing up so quickly, you’re changing so much and oh so fast. 

Four years old already, is slowing down too much to ask?

This season is my favourite but the next one may be too

For I’ll show you how the seasons change, and also so do you

Each one is a blessing if you know just where to look

Stay with me child and together we will check in every nook

Oh, little one I need you to see the marvel that is fall.

The leaves fall down, the trees stand bare, there is beauty through it all 

From the right perspective and peace of mind, we can enjoy all this world has to offer

There’s so much now, in front of us, please never wait for summer 

Oh, child, I do know the nights get long and sorrow

But smile as the sun fades west for it will return tomorrow

The milky way will guide you to love the sky each night

Love here, right now, love strong and hard the timing is just right

The harvest moon takes center stage come here and take a seat

Just you, me and the man on the moon, oh what a special treat

For now, allow the life of night to run this special show

For many critters night is their day lets watch them come and go

Oh, child, do not turn away from that crisp autumn breeze. 

Breathe in fully, fill your lungs, it will not make you wheeze.

The freshness that is autumn air comes second to none

But those who stay inside all day, miss out on all the fun 

There’s nothing better than the warmth of a sweater when October comes around. 

Let’s bundle up and wander out, lets go and paint the town

The softest scarves are wrapped around us once or twice

Fleece, wool, or cotton? Any will suffice!

The chilly air brings pleasures that heat can simply not 

and one is steaming drinks, their scrumptious and so hot. 

Let’s drink our fill of hot chocolate, cider, or whatever the barista makes

You can have the whip cream mustache and I the cinnamon flakes

Come to me well cuddle up and read all night and day 

For nothings better than words under blankets where we can stay

Together we can travel anywhere within these pages

And tomorrow somewhere new as we can bundle up for ages

My child, there is so much fun to be had this month, didn’t you know

A lot must be done before the ground is filled with fluffy snow

Let's pumpkin pick and carve the lot, spooky, silly, scary?

Well light them up and put them out, well call the big one Larry

And when our stomachs rumble loudly well set out to the farm

To pick a bushel of apples from a place with rustic charm

And if you do not fancy a nice sweet apple bite

Potatoe, carrot, pumpkin, squash are more than just alright.

Oh child when the seasons change some things come and go

Like the water down the creek, all things have a flow

Just know you too are traveling, up close its hard to see

Remember to be kind to yourself and you will set yourself free

The birds they leave, their path is set, travel south they must. 

Let it teach you that each creature has a journey, let it teach you to trust. 

Each being is on their own path and you can’t see it all

But when fate brings you back together the party won’t be small

When the new season comes, I’ll show you all its wonders too. 

The first frost brings new adventures just for me and you.

Seasons change and so do you, enjoy every moment of it. 

Do not wait to love the world we’re in and you will benefit

As I look once more at the amber all around us 

I think of all I want to teach you, all I want us to discuss

Instead, I sit back and let autumn talk, its beauty's there guide you

For through nature we learn to look and listen so let's enjoy the view

Seasons change and so do you, each one is still a blessing

Each stage in life brings something new as you are progressing

Growing up is challenging, it is difficult at each age

But if you know where to look there is happiness in every stage 

More than anything I want to find joy in simple things

Like trees, leaves, simple walks, and birds that stretch their wings

I want you to love the world we're in, all in its entire

Want you to always remember, the trees that were on fire.