season's close

I can't believe it is almost the end of autumn already. This season has flown by and I can't help but wish the leaves had stuck around in their beautiful reds, yellows and oranges for a little longer. They have brought a smile to my face as I passed them on my short drive to work and I shall miss them once they have all gone. But I do love the symbolism that winter brings, as the trees appear dead but continue to grow under the cold until they blossom again in spring.