September in the City

 

It’s September in the city and

I feel the fall’s first breath

In wind among the tree tops

Where the branches still with leaves

Sound like angry ocean surging overhead

 

Lights are flickering in the darkness

As the electric power flinches

Some swinging overhead supply line

Or perhaps a small transformer grounded

And there‘s going to be a blackout

 

Above the tree top stars still shining

And there isn’t any rain yet

So the sidewalks are quite dry

But I better shut the window close now

In case it starts while I’m asleep

There is something rather reassuring

In the sound of changing seasons

While at the same time it’s exciting

How it whips that tall leaning pine tree

Dropping needles on my car

 

I like the sound of autumn

After all the summer’s heat

I’m glad it’s time to change the weather

To bring out my long sleeved shirts.

Halloween is just a breath away

And it’s Thanksgiving after that