The Song That Autumn Sings

an equinox invitation

In the movement of
the circle of seasons;
this reliable cycle of change,
I see you standing, seemingly alone.
A warm invitation
is sent on the birdsong.

My heart calls you
into the hospitable den
of gradual darkening days;
a gold and crimson dream
of gently drying leaves,
colored with gratitude; recalling
their former supple spring.

Ah, but how they now dance
in their new-found lightness!
So too, for you I pray,
that all heaviness be lifted
and graciously give way.

That your heart and feet
be light with dancing!
That the loveliness of
a cool, coy, considerate breeze
would come round and partner you;
as in faith you surrender
to a kind and tender falling.

Oh, my Love!
Can you hear Her calling?
The softening and slowing,
the deepening and growing
of Wisdom and Knowing
in the Song that Autumn sings for you.

~Cheryl Anne Maris 

Is there a Song that Autumn sings for you?
What does it sound like?