Autumn came to Maine today

Autumn came to Maine today

(it’s been here right along)

its colors beckoned me to drive,

soak in the hues like a song.

Autumn came to Maine today

orange, red, purple, and some green,

Grey clouds contrasted by the yellow brilliance

of leaves looking so pristine. 

Autumn came to Maine today

but soon it will be brown;

a Nor’easter looms just offshore

to blow the colors down.

Author: Mack Ames

I teach adult education, including high school equivalency test prep, adult basic education, and Work Ready for Corrections, a workplace readiness course at a correctional facility. I am married with two sons in high school. I have a dry sense of humor and try not to take myself more seriously than necessary. View all posts by Mack Ames