Fall Blows In

by Cheryl Merrick

A cool, crisp wind
blows across brown fields
ruffling the thick winter coats
of cattle and horses,
and causing showers of bright yellow leaves.


This blustering wind never tires
of sending leaves scurrying before it
making soft, dry rustling sounds as they go.

This wind has a purpose.
In its firm, strong voice,
it forcefully announces
that Fall has blown in.