Hints of Fall at Sunset

             The air has a chilly feel to it

             Though flowers are still blooming

             By the lakes' pathway and cottage

             That nip in the air has one feeling

             The frost may come early this August

             Sounds of the Canada geese flying south

             Make one wonder if nature is telling them

             To go  to southern climates early

             All the flowers so lovingly planted

             May have a shorter season of bloom

             Cottage living is like that one year

             Once in awhile, I say to myself

             As I stand out and look at the sunset

             Light tangerine orange,the sun it's center

             And our perennial swans in their glory

             Swimming about the shore

             It was home to them yearly

             As mates they made this place

             Even lovelier

             The wind surfer is ready to come in

             Sunsets, sunrises, a cabin on the lake

             Who could ask for more!

             Nature around and my wife for company

             We just may stay the winter

             With plenty of wood, food and all

                I say, This is living!