musings on the walk back from therapy

my therapists office is about a 3 minute walk from my office. that makes it nice because i can go during the day and not worry about parking or traffic or anything. so today on the way back from the therapist i was struck by the wonder that is october in the northeast. the sky was that cold slate gray that means you aren't seeing the sun today. and against the clouds the leaves on the trees just popped, drenched in yellows and reds and oranges. the colors defying the gray sky and the drearyness that it inspires. as i was walking i noticed the leaves on the ground, each one different and yet the same. they reminded me of the miracle that is nature. i find that in the fall with its bright colors and drastic changes i'm more aware of my environment. i see the leaves changing and falling, i hear the rustle of the dried up corn stalks in the fields, i taste the squash and cider that are abundant, and i cozy up in sweatshirts and sweaters and slippers. i love fall. and as the leaves fall off the trees and i am able to see each branch doing boldly standing out and showing its form i see a hint of winter.