Glistening raindrops cling to leaves
Decorating Autum's foliage
Trembling on dark branches
Amongst the swirling mist of dawn
Whispering secrets
Foretelling Winter's embrace
In the southwestern portion of Arizona we are not blessed with the glorious colors that favor other portions of the United States this time of year (or even in Northern AZ). I have to make due with admiring photos of trees in stunning reds and golds on the internet, and using my imagination.
Looking at these photos, I can almost feel the chilly wetness kissing my face, the refreshing, misty wind teasing my hair, and the smell of damp rich earth!
(big sigh of longing)
How I wish I could enjoy the gorgeous Fall foliage that graces my non-Arizonan friends days. Can we switch locations for a day?
Photo by Steve Gravano
Photo by Bjorgvin Gudmundsson
Photo by John Lehat
Since we are about to get our first frost (and goodness knows that cold and I aren't the best of friends), I would be more than willing to change locations for a day... even for a whole season. If you get here soon, you'll get to enjoy the bright leaves before they freeze stiff.
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