
They arrive so quietly, sneaking their way in
To the supermarket doorways in 6 foot boxes,
Autumn fruits spelling the end of the heat
And evenings so filled with red woolen blankets
And hot chocolate mugs on the longest of evenings.
I should hate this time of lengthening shadows,
Of coats and scarves and warm bobble hats,
But I rather love the scarier books
And the rain on the windows as I curl up inside,
With pumpkins on doorsteps and cobwebs in windows
And kids dressed as ghouls with buckets of candy.
It is this week that I have noticed the leaves starting to change colour and it has reminded me how much I love this time of year. I know that all the sun worshippers hate this time of year, but I just adore it.
My dad lives for the summer and becomes so grumpy as the longer nights set in and the weather gets cooler. I really like curling up on the sofa with a scary book and really getting into the spirit of October.
I think that a lot of it comes down to the fact that I am an introvert and I love that all the summer garden parties are done and nobody wants to leave the house any more. I get to sit at home and not feel like I’m being rude or selfish or any other thing people think about introverts.
And then there’s the books! How much do I love it when all of the booktubers start reviewing thrillers and horrors. I love the plot lines almost as much as I love the book cover art.
I’m just made for this time of year and I wish it could last forever. All I need to worry about is the Christmas and New Year parties that are just around the corner.
Much Love
Rachel xx
clcouch123
Thank you for this. Your verse and narrative share many reasons why to go for this time of year, which I must admit is my favorite.
patientandkindlove
It is a little bit too beautiful!
Margot Kinberg
Perhaps introversion does play a role, Rachel. I’m an introvert, too, and I love autumn and winter. As for autumn, those wonderful oranges and reds and yellows are so beautiful! You’ve captured all of it really effectively!
patientandkindlove
Oh, the changing leaves are my favourite. We love to go to the Queen’s estate at Windsor at the end of October to see all the colours. They are amazing to see.