There's always a flare-up 
of autumn feelings, noticings, 
ponderings
A child chooses survival
over emotions
This is the season to cry
Bring up your Titanic
it never crashed



Debating buying mushrooms

to release them in the woods

while feeding this fall, incoming

Creating a soul for the season

is easier when down and tired

The charm of sadness

allure of change

the wind of smiles, come