Autumn walk in the forest

Sunday

"Crispy air and azure skies,
High above, a white cloud flies,
Bright as newly fallen snow.
Oh the joy to those who know October!
Colors bright on bush and tree.
Over the weedy swamp, we see
A veil of purple and brown and gold.
Thy beauty words have never told. October!
Scolding sparrows on the lawn,
Rabbits frisking home at dawn,
Pheasants midst the sheaves of grain,
All in harmony acclaim, October!
Brown earth freshly turned by plow,
Apples shine on bended bough,
Bins o'erflowed with oats and wheat,
And satisfaction reigns complete. October!
Radiant joy is everywhere.
Spirits in tune to the spicy air,
Thrill in the glory of each day.
Life's worth living when we say, October!"
-  Joseph Pullman Porter

After a week of cloud and fog, we were treated today to a glorious warm, sunny day, and what a change that makes to the autumn colours - making them so much brighter and more vibrant. The combination of sun and beautiful colours had enticed lots of people out to enjoy it - car parks were crowded, and we certainly weren't alone on the trails.
Thankful today for warm sunshine and autumn colours.

One year ago: Autumn reflections