I close my eyes as I funnel my hands into the deep pile
of diverse leaves. The crisp October breeze tightens around my warm wool scarf.
The wind motions it to move freely among the pale afternoon. I twirl around
my heap of autumn leaves and grasp the chilling yet breath-taking gesture from autumn
itself. I reach down to neaten my afternoon’s hard-work as a vibrant leaf taps
me on my shoulder. I look to see what
stranger has approached me, surprised to realize that the stranger is no more
than a lonely leaf.
Through the knitted rim of my toque, I look at it,
observing the unique design and pattern nature creates. The creases near the
edges of the leaf fold slightly inwards. It is hard to miss the cardinal red
and bronze orange near the corners of the autumn leaf. My numb fingers brush
against its thin glossy surface. I stare in awe of the flawless artifact of
October.
Almost abruptly, I hear a familiar voice calling for me, ringing
from far away. I pick up my plastic rake and glide across the field of grass
with a great deal of fallen leaves scrambled all over it. I can hear a
satisfying crunch with every step I take and my long scarf dances behind me to
the cool breeze; swaying to the wind’s whistle. I hold my rake by its long
handle and every so often, it accidentally bounces off the rough grass. Who knew
that such a chore could bring this much enjoyment?
I skip to my country style kitchen and find six full
plates of mini pumpkin tarts placed carefully on the butcher block just waiting
for me to tackle on. Each tart is decorated with a small design cut out from
leftover pastry.
“Yum,
pumpkin tarts,” I think to myself, “but, I need whipped cream to go with it!”
I joyfully gallop to the fridge and find the whipped
cream beside the cream cheese near the back. From there, I take my pumpkin tart
and whipped cream to the dining table. The aroma quickly melts the chilliness
and exhaust of my body.
I
take one delightful bite from the tart and sigh- a long sigh in appreciation of
such a breath- taking October afternoon.
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