as the leaves fall, I fall

watercolor

as the hues become yellow and gold

and the sweet dank scent fills the air

I know it is not death that comes

but falling deeper into one's self

the chill that passes through my hair

is like the goosebumps you give me

the sensation of being tickled

upon your word and gaze

as the leaves fall, I fall

deeper into myself

to swim in the glistening pool

making waves of love wash to the shore

it is a season to wind down

hear my heart's pulse

to taste the red apple by day

and the honey by night

as the leaves fall, I fall

I slip into the fall

not a trip in my step

but life leading it's way for me

to fall, let your body go freely

as you pass through the clouds

I will see the drop was not scary

but gave me fresh eyes

on how to walk this ground

how I will tread this earth

to embrace the Fall

and the ripening of colors

as the leaves fall, I fall

I let go, so I may fall

and I will be caught softly

in a pile of those same fallen leaves