Autumn!

Autumn is here!

 

Leaves.

They once were tender shoots,

and then grew up to be green leaves.

In the autumn phase of their life,

they have new tricks up their sleeves.

 

They are done with making food,

they are done with cleaning air,

they are beginning a new adventure

drifting from safe havens to an uncertain there.

 

Throwing caution to the winds,

donning yellows and vibrant reds,

no fuss and with zero drama,

they are still turning everyone’s heads.

 

They seem to float in the air

with no seeming purpose on hand,

but that’s OK with them, because to them –

They are just dancing before they land.

 

Autumn of life is here!

 

Humans.

They once were cutie-pie babies,

and then grew up to be young and bold.

In the autumn phase of their life,

they are ready for new magic to unfold.

 

They are done with raising family,

they are done with making homes.

They are starting on a new adventure,

with lots of wisdom in their bones.

 

Throwing ‘what will people say’ to the winds,

donning new interests and styles,

they step out in a world ridden with unease

with cool, calm heads and heartful smiles.

 

They have become the elders of the world, 

with reading glasses and first wrinkles on their hands,

but that’s OK with them, because to them –

They are just dancing before they land.