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Fallin into Autumn, Seein’ the Colors

I see the autumn leaves are falling.

The Kinks, Autumn Almanac
A vibrant red-leafed tree against a cloudy sky.
Photo Credit: From Personal Collection

Steppin’ outside
on an autumn day—
see the trees sway?
or the leaves dance away?

Steppin’ outside
on an autumn day—
see the leaves piled high?
or neighbors rakin’ them
into little hills?

Steppin’ outside
on an autumn day—
see the oranges?
the reds?
the yellows?
each one callin’ your name.

Swirlin’ , twirlin’ , dancin’ ,
Colors leapin’ across the page.
Everywhere you look,
autumn is everywhere.

Steppin outside,
on an autumn day
is like stepping into
an enchanted forest—
capturin’ the whimsy
and the beauty,
before the vibrant colors
start to fade.

The fall,

May you find peace and refuge in the enchanted forest
that lies within your soul.

#HelloOctober #Autumn #FallinIntoAutumn #HelloAutumn #Fall #FallVibes #SweaterWeather #CreativeBlessings #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons

Fallin’ into Autumn, Feelin’ the Wind

Who’s reachin’ out to capture the moment,
everyone knows its Windy.

The Association
Written by Ruthann Friedman
A colorful kite flying in a clear blue sky with wispy clouds.
Image Credit: “Kite in the sky” by Vironevaeh is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Slippin’ through trees,
blowin’ through windows,
tuggin’ at sleeves,
swirlin’ the leaves.

Fallin’ into autumn,
feelin’ the wind,
peekin’ through trees,
scatterin’ leaves.

Down your back,
across your face,
brushin’ your lips,
with a wind-skimmin’ kiss.

This fall,

May the wind be at your back and carry you through each day.
May it swirl and twirl in unexpected ways
tuggin’ your heart and fillin’ you with joy.

#HelloOctober #Autumn #FallinIntoAutumn #HelloAutumn #Fall #FallVibes #SweaterWeather #CreativeBlessings #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons

Fallin’ Into Autumn, Feelin’ the Chill

When an early autumn walks the land and chills the breeze.

Ella Fitzgerald
Songwriters: Woody Herman, Jonny Mercer, Ralph Burns
Still pond surrounded by trees with some autumn foliage reflected in the water.
Photo: On the grounds of St. Anthony Franciscan Monastery, Kennebunk, ME

Feelin’ the chill of autumn,
waltzin’ in on the dance floor,
temperatures gliding to and fro.
As summer sweat turns
to fall goosebumps.

Fallin’ into fall,
steppin’ outside,
grabbin’ a sweater,
headin’ out the door.

Then it hits.
The cool, crisp air.
Held hostage through long summer days.
Inhale. Exhale.
Freed as summer fades.

Fallin’ into autumn ushers in fresh air,
to reset the lazy days of summer,
preparing us for what’s to come.
Energy starts seepin’ in.

From tips of toes to hairs on heads,
every cell awakens,
as nature shifts its focus,
to a new season hummin’
of hope and grace.

There it is,
floatin’ through the air—
that gentle hope and grace,
ready to embrace.

And slowly, the fall air lights up the sky,
feelin’ squeaky clean.
The sun shines brighter,
and its warmth unfolds,
like a mother’s lovin’ hug.

This fall,

May each gentle chill lead you into an autumn dance—
a swirl and twirl of crisp air that invigorates and refreshes your soul.

#HelloOctober #Autumn #FallinIntoAutumn #HelloAutumn #FallVibes #SweaterWeather #CreativeBlessings #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons

Fallin’ Into Autumn, Cracklin’ Leaves

Fall is a symphony of crackling leaves.

Winter Whispers by Cindy Mechem, Song Written by Annabella Gelmetti, Cynthia Mechem, Pasquale Vigietta
A walking path lined with tall trees displaying vibrant autumn leaves, with a ground covered in fallen foliage.
Image Credit: “Falling leaves” by seyed mostafa zamani is licensed under CC BY 2.0. 

Fallin’ into fall,
like the bass violin,
or the oboe,
Deep, resonant, and grounded.

A symphony of instruments,
falling from trees,
cracklin’ underneath,
singin’ an autumn song.

The seasons shiftin’,
the earth turnin’ slowly,
the air feels crisper,
as the colors of leaves start to change.

Orange, reds, browns,
like violins, drums, and clarinets,
notes, chords, & harmonies,
singin’ out that fall is here.

This fall,

May each cracklin’ leaf calm your spirit
and lead you to a symphony of colors
that stirs the soul.

#Leaves #Autumn #FallinIntoAutumn #HelloSeptember #HelloAutumn #Fall #FallVibes #SweaterWeather #CreativeBlessings #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons

Fallin’ into Autumn, Settlin’ After the Bustlin’

Well, I been doin’ my homework all-a week long

C’mon Everybody by Led Zeppelin
(Written by Eddie Cochran and Jerry Capehart)
A framed homework checklist featuring tasks like 'Reading 20 min.', 'Math', 'ITBS Review', 'Cursive', and 'Grammar', with some tasks checked off. A red pen is placed beside it.
Image Credit: “homework checklist and pen” by PersonalCreations.com is licensed under CC BY 2.0. 

Busy, buzzy bees,
buzzin’ all day long.
Waitin’ for the end of the day,
settlin’ down into the daily routine.

Through the backdoor,
into the kitchen,
backpacks dropped,
snacks grabbed.

Homework folders out they come-
complete the left,
place in the right.
Gotta get it done.

Supper aroma fills the air,
crockpot simmerin’ on low.
Set the table,
grab a glass.

Dinner’s done.
Tables cleared,
dishes washed,
and now what’s next?

Shoes by the door,
jackets on hooks,
backpack ready.
Tomorrow will come.

This fall,

May your evening routines feel easy and calm.
May you seize and freeze each ordinary moment in your memory bank, as you capture the blessings that pass each day.

#HelloSeptember #Autumn #FallinIntoAutumn #HelloAutumn #Fall #FallVibes #SweaterWeather #CreativeBlessings #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons

Fallin’ into Autumn, Schedulin’ Activities

C’mon…Now he’s checking out schools and driving carpools.

Curious Thing by Amy Grant
A teddy bear dressed in a white outfit with a blue belt and glasses sitting in the driver's seat of a yellow car, visible through the window.
Image Credit: “Carpool Buddy” by thetimchannel is licensed under CC BY 2.0. 

Buzzin’ around Town
all around
here and there
with kids in tow.

Buzzin’ around town
all around
droppin’ off kids
all over town.

Grabbin’ gear:
helmets, sticks,
pucks, balls,
and racquets.

Puttin’ on pads,
Tyin’ shoes,
fillin’ water bottles–
let’s go.

Buzzin’ around town
all around:
sports,
lessons,
playdates,
after-school programs.

Buzzin’ around town
drivin’ around,
watchin’ kids grow like weeds.
All over town.

New rhythms.
New routines.
New moments to share.
Carpoolin’ here and there.

This fall,

May your buzzin’ around town
make you laugh more than you stress,
and may these moments capture the true meaning of life.

#Schedules #Autumn #FallinIntoAutumn #HelloSeptember #HelloAutumn #Fall #FallVibes #SweaterWeather #CreativeBlessings #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons

Fallin’ into Autumn, Walkin’ the Kids to School

C’mon …
Up in the morning and out to school

AC/DC, Songwriter: Chuck Berry
A red vintage alarm clock with a white face and black hands, showing the time as 10:10.
Image Credit: “Alarm Clock 1” by Alan Cleaver is licensed under CC BY 2.0. 

Ring-a-ling goes the alarm,
coffee pot turned on.
Lunches made.
Breakfast laid out.

Let’s go.
Let’s go.
Parents nudge–
it’s time for school.

New routines.
New rhythms.
New pencils.
New backpacks.

New clothes.
New shoes.
New haircut.
Here we go – another year.

Hello, September.
Hello, new school year.
Hello, new friends.
Hello to you.

This fall,

May your new routines bring you wonder and joy of the unexpected.
May your mornings be peaceful and your smiles be ones
you gladly give away.

#BackToSchool #HelloSeptember #Autumn #FallinIntoAutumn #HelloAutumn #Fall #FallVibes #SweaterWeather #CreativeBlessings #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons

Fallin’ into Autumn, Sayin’ Hello

Hello, is it me you’re looking for?

Hello by Lionel Richie
Close-up of a human eye with vibrant blue iris and eyelashes.
Image Credit: “In Sight” by CarbonNYC [in SF!] is licensed under CC BY 2.0. 

In your eyes,
in your smile,
there you are – September
Smilin’ and sayin’ hello to y’all.

Summer fades.
School begins.
Activities resume.
Feelin’ energy in the air.

Autumn whispers,
Get ready.
It’s time to go–
somewhere, anywhere.

New faces.
New places.
Time stands still,
until life starts movin’ again.

Hello September.
Hello Autumn.
Hello Fall.
Smilin’ and sayin’ hello to y’all.

This fall,

May your Autumn hellos bring smiles
everywhere your heart wants to go.

#HelloSeptember #Autumn #FallinIntoAutumn #HelloAutumn #Fall #FallVibes #SweaterWeather #CreativeBlessings #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons

Breezin’ Through Summer Sayin’ Farewell

Sayin’ Farewell

Farewell, my summer love, farewell, ooh

Farewell, by Michael Jackson

Farewell, summer love.
Til we meet again.

Farewell summer breezes.
Til we meet again.

Farewell summer beaches.
Til we meet again.

Farewell summer friends.
Til we meet again.

Farewell.
Au revoir.
So long.

Summer farewell reminds us:
To let go gently.
To cherish the good memories.
To release the not-so-good ones.
To hold the summer warmth in our hearts.
To welcome whatever lies ahead.

Till We Meet Again.   
May reflections continue to guide you on your journey.

– Nadia Crane, So Long, California (Blog 8/31/25)

Children and adults waving as the Sea Breeze boat arrives at a harbor dock
Image Credit: AI generated – Children and adults bid vacationers farewell as the ferry boat departs from the dock.

This summer,

May the summer breeze whisper a fond farewell.
May you step into autumn refreshed and invigorated.
May the summer warmth stay with you all the way through winter.

Thank you for joining me on this summer adventure, Breezin’ Through Summer. The series stretched my creative writing skills a bit. It also introduced me to new WordPress features including AI videos (which seem to be no longer available?) and AI generated images.

I’m hope this series brought back fond memories of summers past.

Happy Labor Day!

Til we meet again!

#BreezinThroughSummer #SummerFarewell #Romance #Picnic #SummerSun #TasteOfSummer #LightAndAiry #SummerWhimsy #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons

Breezin’ Through Summer: Takin’ a Walk & Writin’ Haikus

Here are a few flower pics from North Carolina. I took them last week while walking through the Vintage Grove community outside of RTP. Aren’t they lovely? They were so beautiful that I just had to write a few haikus to describe them. I hope you like them!

White periwinkles
Dancin’ in the summer breeze
Pop go their petals

Late summer bloomers
Swayin’ in the summer breeze
Black-eyed susans wink

Summer friendship buds
Two pink trumpets playin’ songs
As petunias kiss

White bell-shaped flowers
Chime in time to August sun
Ringin’ into Fall

Garden rose bloomin’
vibrant coral-colored cloth
cozy in green leaves

Pink Rose of Sharon
Blinks its wine-centered flower
Drinkin’ through summer

Writing poetry from images is a brilliant technique Elizabeth Robin introduced to me. I met her a couple of years ago at the Heritage Library Foundation’s Historic Holidays tea at USC Hilton Head. She taught me how to create poetry from everyday images, like postcards and photographs.

If you want to dive into more of my verses, head over to the “Poetry” tab on my main page: Poetry – I and Thou Reflections. If you want to check out Elizabeth’s poetry, go to her “Published Poems” tab at elizabethrobin.com.

#BreezinThroughSummer #SummerWalks #SummerFlowers #SummerSun #TasteOfSummer #SummerWhimsy #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons #Poetry #Haikus

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