Autumn Colors

We suddenly have our peak of color and everything is so pretty! We were able to take advantage of the day. I was contracted for only a half-day as we had professional development (no classes for students). Randy took a bit of time out of the office so we were able to go on a hike through the woods late this afternoon. I was reminded of the following poem, even if it's a day late now that it's November!

                                                                                   October's Party

October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came-
The chestnuts, oaks, and maples,
And leaves of every name.
The sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand.
Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind, the band.

Chestnuts came in yellow,
Oaks in crimson dressed; The lovely Misses Maple
In scarlet looked their best.
All balanced to their partners,
And gaily fluttered by;
The sight was like a rainbow
New fallen from the sky.

Then, in the rustic hollow, At hide-and-seek they played.
The party closed at sundown,
And everybody stayed.
Professor Wind played louder;
They flew along the ground;
And then the party ended
In jolly "hands around."

                                                               Author: George Cooper