Autumn Forest

The forest trail distinguished by its
massive old maples and hemlock 
though yellow birch, pines and 
spruce thrive in abundance. This 
Autumn day unseasonably warm
the sun afloat in the blue ocean above
barely a breeze to ruffle dangling
foliage, while the shrill call of bluejays 
pierce the placid serenity of the 
woods. The tangy flavour of leaves
littering the forest floor, a colourful
confetti shed from deciduous trees
in magnificent stands of vibrant 
auburn and gold, oranges, fiery reds 
and muted pinks reflecting the 
fierce glow of the afternoon sun
aslant in the mid-October sky.