We took a trail my dogs and I to a spot I’ve rarely been
and walking along oh yes it’s fine cedar trees and this and that.
And then. We came into a maple grove the leaves a mixÂ
of fading green and autumn yellow, a bit of red.
Of themselves quite enough to delight
but in addition, too, as well, a wondrousÂ
understory of pawpaws mostly yellow
their long leaves big generous paddlesÂ
draped over their stems and making
to my eye at least so many jaunty umbrellas
planted there in the ground amongst the many
fallen fall leaves spread below, the effect
of which was utterly (I can use no other word)
              magical.
I shake my head and wonder just whatÂ
I’ve done to deserve all of the treats and feastsÂ
laid before me and hope that whatever it isÂ
I keep on doing right.Â
