Pause for a moment.
Roses still bloom
by shuttered cottages,
but their petals fall unnoticed.
Beaches quiet now.
Splash of the surf
and cry of a seagull
the only sounds.
Pumpkins glow on farm stands
and decorate door steps.
Leaves reflect rainbows
on meandering streams.
Whimsical witches dance a farewell
to this magical season
of light and shadow.
Saltwater Influenced 