Falling in Fall Leaves

The morning started out dark and clouded over.
I thought it might snow.

The chilly winds continued to blow and the sky turned a bright blue.
Our blue skies are deceptive.
The temperature is still near freezing,
and the winds speak of the coming winter.

After the days growing shorter, nights with freezing temperatures,

and the blowing wind whispering the season of change,

the fall leaves of November fall from the trees.

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After

I tried to pose Ella in a standing pose,

but between the wind and the uneven surface,

I could see that it would take more time and patience

than I had with the wind chill.

So, falling in fall leaves...