Tag: colors
MY RELATIONSHIP WITH AUTUMN
by marifran on Oct.18, 2011, under Random Writings on Relationship
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT AUTUMN IS …
… the kaleidoscope of trees dressed in gorgeous shades of orange, yellow, and red. Evergreens give just enough green to accent the deciduous tree colors this time of year.
Change surrounds me and affects all my senses. I love the varied shaped leaves and how they fall. Some flip over and spin in a somersault fashion, some plummet straight down like an Olympic diver, some swing and sway in a zigzag pattern, and some fall gently with no particular pattern.
The freshness of the air rejuvenates my sense of smell after the sultry summer. The shapes and colors of the pumpkins, the gourds and the corn appeal to my visual sense. Their textures stimulate my tactile sense. The strong, tangy smell of apples waft around me.
As in any relationship there are some slight mixed feelings. Changes occur in the sunlight coming into the house at different angles and the earlier evenings. I feel the loss of light and warmth. When I come to terms with less light and earlier evenings, I find ways I can enjoy it. For one, there is more snuggle time.
Taste buds change from light meals to heavier fare. Squash comes into my recipes, along with chili on the chilly nights. Hardy thick stew replaces thin soup.
Sounds change. Leaf blowers swap out lawn mowers. Crickets are quiet. Flies no longer buzz. The crackling of dry leaves under my feet tingle my senses. I’m ready to make a pile of leaves and jump in the center. Now who will join me?
