composing haiku --

the autumn breeze blows red leaves

rippling water

on such a morning,

shall I take the long way or

the even longer?

Air crisp clean and clear

Feet shuffling amongst the leaves

Already fallen

In a flaming heap,

shrug off this season's party

dress, and sleep, dear tree

spring being over

letting the trees leaves falling

o autumn begin

Blood red maple leaf

Floats down the gentle river

Not knowing he's dead

A gaggle of geese

Honk and cry from up above

Choose sun over ice

Smell the musty wind

that coaxes the leaves off trees

The sun goes to bed

year ends with bounty

others have not fared so well

thankful we should be