The wind at the tail of the storm
catches me up in excitement,
quick steps of the onset of fall
bring memories rich with delight

Someone, perhaps, has arrived here
in the sweet mix of coming home,
and coming to a favorite place
outside of their daily routine

I am a visitor, outside of time,
I walk here and freely imagine
that, much like the scent of fall leaves on the wind,
I can take in how they might feel.

©Wendy Mulhern
September 26, 2023