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Fallin’ Into Autumn, Shorter Days

Autumn colors have gone, birds fled south with their song.

Winter Symphony by The Beach Boys
Written by Brian Wilson
Silhouette of birds flying against a vibrant sunset with shades of purple, orange, and pink.
Image Credit: Public Domain Picture

Nights get longer.
Days get shorter.
Midway through the fall.

The air gets colder,
more brisk.

Feels
like
peppermint.

Soup’s on the stove.
Lights on in the house.
Table is set.

Ready or not.

The colors still linger,
a bit more faded.

The brilliant blaze of October
is now
in the
rearview mirror.

The birds start to gather.
The animals get busy.

The fish seek
deeper water.

The season itself
seems to transform,
gettin’ us ready for
long,
cold nights
that lie ahead.

This fall,

May your days be filled with light and laughter and the evenins’ bring you warmth and coziness.
May the Thanksgiving season start to unveil a layer of gratitude everywhere you look.

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Fallin’ Into Autumn, Wanderin’ the Corn Maze

I came to a field of green,
where the corn stalks grew so tall.

The Winding Corn Maze, The Handsome Family
Written by Rennie and Brett Sparks
A path through tall corn stalks under a clear blue sky.
Image Credit: Photo by Kari, CC 2.0

Rows and rows
of green leaves,
swayin’ with the breeze.

Corn stalks standin’ tall,
walls and walls
forevermore.

Right turns.
Left turns.

Gettin’ lost.

Turnin’ round and round.

Laughs echoes
through the maze
in childlike delight.

This way.
That way.

Which way do we go?

Twists and turns.
Everythin’ lookin’ the same.

Where do we go?
Which way do we turn?

Follow the sun
and you’ll be fine.

Funny, how that’s life
sometimes.

A few wrong turns.
Going down a few wrong paths.

And then…

Clear as day,
we see a way forward.

This fall,

May you trust life’s twists and turns.
May the dead ends & detours teach you to keep movin’, have patience, and keep tryin’.
Let the light guide and comfort you evermore.

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

Fallin’ Into Autumn, Hay Ridin’ Around

The autumn hayride, the frosty breeze
The fading color of the trees…

That Warm Summer Night by Ricky Nelson
Written by Jerry Fuller
A green tractor with a wooden hayride trailer filled with people, surrounded by autumn foliage.
Image Credit: Ron Shawley, Creative Commons

Country roads.
Long and straight.
Short and curvy.
Up and down.

Tall grasses in a maze.

Hay ridin’
on a tractor,
jigglin’ and wigglin’
laughin’ up a storm.

Through the fields
near a stream,
the sounds of leaves
crickle and crackle.

Memories of yesteryear
flood back,
capturin’ a time
of innocence and wonder.

For a little while,
the years slip away,
and you’re just a kid again,
ridin’ on the back of a wagon
loaded with hay.

This fall,

May you find joy in the country, smellin’ the air fresh and crisp.
May the simple pleasure of a hayride bring you
hope, laughter, and childlike awe.

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Fallin’ Into Autumn, Paintin’ a Pumpkin

Painting Pumpkins in the Fall
Echoes of laughter through it all.

Painting Pumpkins by Jacob Hatch
Three playful, hand-painted pumpkins with cartoonish faces, featuring a happy pumpkin, a curious pumpkin with big eyes, and a surprised pumpkin. Set against a rustic backdrop with autumn leaves and flowers.
Image Credit: PoppyArtPaint on Pinterest

Pumpkins callin’ out,
crafty hands get ready.

Plastic knives.
Paintbrushes.
Black, white, & silver paint.

Get the newspaper out.
Cover the table.
Get a plastic holder.
Don’t forget the wet wipes.

Today is going to be grand.
We’re gonna paint pumpkins.

Happy faces.
Sad faces.
Scary faces, too.

Eyes.
Mouths.
And maybe ears.
Or,
flowers, hearts, and stars.

Some pumpkins sparkle.
Some pumpkins shine.
Some pumpkins smile or frown.
Some seem to do both.

No two are ever the same.

No matter what design is done,
laughter echoes through the walls.

At the end of the day,
it’s time well spent,
making memories
with those you love.

This fall,

May you find joy in the process of creating.
May laughter fill your walls and your heart.
May every brush stroke remind you that craft time
is bonding time.

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

Fallin’ Into Autumn, Pickin’ a Pumpkin

I run and run
Past the pumpkin patch and the tractor rides.

The Best Day by Taylor Swift
A vibrant pumpkin patch filled with numerous orange pumpkins arranged in rows on a grassy field, with trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
Credit: Petr Kratochvil / PublicDomainPictures dot net

Passin’ a pumpkin patch
on the way to work,
thinkin about pumpkins
round and round.

All day, seein’ pumpkins
everywhere I look.

In the office.
In the trees.
At lunch.
In a meetin’.

Can’t get pumpkins off my mind.

After work, in the car,
seein’ pumpkins.

Stop.

Out I go,
into the field,
wanderin through rows,
of pumpkins galore.

Orange and gold,
pumpkins and gourds,
small and large,
waitin’ for me.

Short ones.
Tall ones.
Slick ones.
Bumpy ones.

All waitin’ to be picked.

Pick one up.
Set it down.
Try another.

Sometimes the pumpkin chooses you.

This fall,

May you find joy in the simple search for something special.
May you slow down and notice what speaks to your heart
and what colors speak to your soul.
May pumpkins remind you that sometimes treasures
find you when you least expect it.

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Fallin’ Into Autumn, Paintin’ the Trees

Autumn leaves were paint in the water.

Green River, The Dixie Chicks
A black horse standing near shaded structures in a fenced area, with a backdrop of colorful autumn trees.
Image Credit: From personal collection, Wildwood Stables, Acadia National Park, Acadia, ME

Fallin into autumn
on an artist’s canvas,
paintin’ trees
with wide brush strokes.
Swirlin’, twirlin’ mixin’ colors,
blendin’ watercolors
so they’re just right.

Oranges, yellows, and reds,
against the backdrop
of deep green trees,
high in the mountains—
cool, crisp colors,
breathtaking
to see.

A sea of vibrant hues
blazin through branches,
sun-kissed beams of light
shinin into my heart.
Piercin’, soakin’, absorbin’ colors
blendin’ emotions
so they’re just right.

Fallin into autumn—
a season of change,
to put the past behind,
to live in the present,
to look toward
the future.

This fall,

May you brush your canvas with the colors that speak to you, swirlin’ the paint to create your own personal masterpiece.

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

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