Quietly Winter by Micheline Hull Dolan

Winter sneaked in;

I was caught unaware.

One day I awoke

And the leaves weren't there.

The pumpkins, bright orange,

Had long since been pies,

And the clear azure hue

Was gone from the skies.

That cool nippy chill

Became suddenly cold,

And the breeze, oh so gentle

Was a wind, downright bold.

For Winter had tiptoed,

Nodded her head,

And an blanket of white

Put autumn to bed.

Happy Holidays from Adkins Arboretum!!!