Autumn to Winter

shorter days and longer nights
autumn has arrived here

darker skies, colder mornings

then winter will appear

with breath billowing in the air

on bright crisp frosty dawns

crunching frost underfoot

spiked white tufts across lawns

trees wear their coloured coats

with pride this time of year

a glorious sight in a cold day

brings joy and a merry cheer

(C) Lissie Bull 2022