The Sensual Season

Autumn Flowers by Cathy Ulrich

Breath freezes
in still air.
Sunflower fades
in shortened day.
Tree erupts
in golds and reds
Apple crunches
in sweet surrender.
Bonfire crackles
in night sky.
Cinnamon wafts
from mulling cider.
Cashmere caresses
awaiting skin.
Fall assaults
the senses.