Leaves ready to fall br ...........................now redden and blush. br Demur in change, br .....................they know October's here. br Windblown they tremble br ............................ yet shed without rush. br We, dear friend, br ................. feel our autumness nearing. br br Heated by summer, br ......................love no more emboldens br Like sad paling leaves br ................................ our verses run dry. br Coats of lonliness br ...........................loosen each frail hold. br Bur we penned glorious hues, br .............................................. you and I.