Autumns Anthem

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Autumn's Anthem

I burst to blaze in yellow gold.
I wind and wail at ice blue cold.
I careen and caress green here and there
Making amber of the air.

I fool the clever cool green trees,
Strip them down, paint with ease
The colors of sweet summers' death,
Bright colored leaves and whitened breath

I smooth the ice upon the shore,
Make it thin, but ever more.
I hint at ends throughout the night
With shortened days of shadowed light.

I bargain with the sun and moon
Bid them dance to my tune.
I toss the darkened clouds aside
Watching cold come to abide.

Across the moon I sail my shade,
Playing with the shadows made,
Whistling and wailing in the night
Bidding adieu to Summer light.

I promise things ripe and sweet.
I madly dance at Winter’s feet
Until I meet with Winter’s doom,
And settle quietly in my tomb.