Sounds of cheering fans at Friday night football games have signaled Fall's arrival.

The festive "Boo" pillow nestled in my favorite chair and the grapevine pumpkins on the end table greet.

 Fall is here. 

I grab my annual bags of candy corn on my Target run.

These simple joys are here in honor of autumn.

My favorite time of year is here again.

These decorations rich in color remind me of those anticipated glorious leaves; the gorgeous reds and golds that dangle and dance. 

I long for the leaves that make their descent  finding themselves sandwiched between the sidewalk and my moving feet.  The "crunch" sound is literally music to my ears. 

The only thing I don't love about Fall is how the light fades earlier and earlier with each coming day.  By six o'clock darkness has swallowed the day.

Though darkness is seldom welcomed, I'd be remiss in forgetting that its the increasing darkness that transforms the leaves on bushes and trees. It's in dimness that the faded green hues change into bold brightness.

As fall is ushered in, it seems the world around is on fire.

It's a beauty to behold. 

 While I wait for the revealing of leaves with vivid color, it's worth remembering that

even  beauty hidden from my eyes,

remains deep within me.

 

 Reflect the beauty.

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