Cool, crisp sunny morn;
Curious goats peek out from dark
Staring at the world.

Old balloons hang limp;
Party was three months ago.
All have forgotten.

Squirrel in the shadows
Becomes a shadow himself--
In and out of light.

Marking an event
Balloon bobs and sways gently--
Polka dot sign post.











Faded red sumac
Offers dry sour berries
For exotic foods.

A fluffy green cloud--
Small fir tree basks in the sun
Storing for winter.

Christmas ornament
Still hangs on through the seasons--
Many Septembers.

Sipping goldenrod
Bee enjoys the autumn feast
Before moving on.











Pregnant milkweed pods
Ready to burst into seeds
And fly, fly away.