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| FALL IN THE NORTHEAST I have a theory that Fall is so beautiful here as an apology from Nature for Winter It is an astoudingly beautiful time of year. A time I hold close. The color, the fading warmth. The time of year that is (for me) the season to review the year. I know, that's supposed to occur at the end of the year. But not for me. For me amid the splash of color, the freedom of the leaves as they swoop and swirl briefly en-route to the ground is the time of review for me.... Fall is the time I glance back over the entire year. Each peak and valley,each loss, each gain. I fondly remember the moments of laughter. I gently revisit the disappointments and pains. Each joy, each angst a significant thread in the warp and weave of the dwindling year. Amid the reds and yellows set to brilliant sun Against the reflection of soaking rain I turn each month, each event, every random moment over in my mind. Winter is too harsh and cold for enjoyable introspection. Annual review is best back-dropped by color and wet and wind and dappled sun. Old friends lost, new friends found. Doors that closed, drawbridges that were secured. Moats that needed to be filled (with water & alligators). But there were windows opened and ladders extended. Yin and Yang. Good choices, bad choices, looking back one or two what was I thinking?! choices, lol The usual mix, knowing that every decision had reasons that made sense at the time. One last cup of coffee on the porch A whispered 'farewell' to the final falling leaves Sweaters unpacked, days growing shorter Another year reviewed with 'notes to self' made for 2011 2011... It'll be a good year Fall in the Northeast for me..... Image and Text by FDFerris 10 ~ 2010 PLEASE VISIT (click here) my benefit auction for ANDREW THORNTON |
