![](https://i.imgur.com/stph1xQ.jpg) [*source Pixabay*](https://pixabay.com/en/girl-beautiful-beautiful-girl-face-1039729/)
In the last weeks of winter Frigid temperatures lingered Coldly snapping At my fingers
The winter was long With little snow Grey and brown Dead grass of gold
The propane furnace labored The propane tank filled thrice The propane was expensive Depressing was the price
With anticipation I counted down Anxious for Spring to crown Longing for extended hours For the sun to go down
![](https://i.imgur.com/XoxiLI9.jpg) [*source Pixabay*](https://pixabay.com/en/bird-branch-sit-sparrow-sperling-52132/)
Spring is almost as great as Fall But this summer was the worst of all Unbearably hot and humid With barely any Spring at all
Spring came and went For just a couple of weeks Then Summer interjected Like a hot tempered bully
![](https://i.imgur.com/Qwiak7w.jpg) [*source Pixabay*](https://pixabay.com/en/flower-life-crack-desert-drought-887443/)
It was so dry So dry So dry And much too hot to be outside
Summer storms They were few and far between Watering and weeding the garden Seemed an exercise in futility
For months Summer raged The Sun was screaming in my face I avoided the sweltering temperament Not able to enjoy this place
![](https://i.imgur.com/3Iq9NIv.jpg) [*source Pixabay*](https://pixabay.com/en/hourglass-time-pressure-time-708574/)
Again I was counting days Till the next season came around Autumn is the best time of the year When leaves turn red and fall down
The last weeks of Summer Were chilly Rainy With lightning and thunder
Fall Equinox came A week ago tomorrow The timing was perfect I've been pretty beat down this Summer
![](https://i.imgur.com/lzpxLHk.jpg) [*source Pixabay*](https://pixabay.com/en/road-forest-season-autumn-fall-1072823/)
I feel great relief As the overcast sky And cooler temperatures Prepare the plants to sleep
There's a welcome chill in the air In the low 60's during the day Hoodies pulled out to wear As well as hats, scarves and extra blank-
![](https://i.imgur.com/rXJEBlo.jpg) [*source Pixabay*](https://pixabay.com/en/kuksa-coffee-coffee-cup-drink-3405247/)
It's---comfortable now outside Where I'd prefer to spend my time Whittling spoons and kuksas Beside a small bonfire
I'm wishing for an extended stay Autumn is always welcome I say As the days grow shorter And summer fades away ## I'd like to wish everyone a happy belated Fall Equinox...Please consider upvoting, resteeming, following, and commenting if you like. --- --- ### Previous posts of mine:
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