Paintbrushes swing into action,
Coating leaves with hues of yellow,
Spreading vibrance, seeking attention,
And the weather’s becoming mellow.

Days turning shorter,
Slowly reducing the daylight,
Darkness starting to take over,
Promising long wintry nights.

Nature’s colourful artwork
Soon starts to disappear.
Leaves fall off the branches and trunk
Before long, winter is here.

Animals prepare for winter,
Digging holes in the ground
And filling them with splinter,
Hibernating, making no sound.

Squirrels bury their nuts,
Hiding their treasured plunder.
Bears retire into their dens,
Falling into deep slumber.