What I Love About Autumn

Leaves of orange, yellow and red
Bright and vibrant overhead,


Skies with clouds that change so fast
I take lots of photos to make them last,


Dogwalks in the woods, no bugs, no heat
Only leaves crunching beneath our feet,


Cats are cuddly when the weather is cold
If you’re chilly, grab a cat to hold,


Spooky creatures on Halloween
Some of the scariest you’ve ever seen!


There are many special things about fall
I could go on, but for now that is all!


I am writing this "list" on the first day of the week long Write Tribe Blogging Festival.

Based on Darren Rowes, Seven Days to Rediscovering Your Blogging Groove. 

http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/16/7-days-to-rediscovering-your-blogging-groove/




Comments

  1. Shailaja VOctober 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Ugh, Halloween! I have never understood this particular day! Your poem, on the other hand, is a lovely reminder of why I love Autumn. It seems to be my favourite season!

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    1. UnknownOctober 11, 2014 at 11:28 AM

      How does Autumn compare in India, Shailaja? I'd be curious to know the differences.

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  2. UnknownOctober 11, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Instead of snuggling with cats I snuggle with my dogs. I know exactly what you mean! I love fall! ♥

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    1. UnknownOctober 11, 2014 at 11:29 AM

      Dogs are good to cuddle with, too. Well, not sure I'd put my Malamute on my lap but a small dog is good. Hehe!

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  3. Dr Genevive AngelaOctober 11, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful pics and lovely expressions ! loved reading !

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  4. UnknownOctober 11, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Lovely post, Cathy, all about my favourite time of year!

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  5. Vidya SuryOctober 11, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Fall is beautiful. I always think it is the most picturesque of all seasons and your rhyme makes it even more so, Cat!

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    1. UnknownOctober 12, 2014 at 4:30 AM

      I'd love to know what fall is like in India. Thanks for the encouragement, Vidya. You know how I enjoy writing silly rhyme! It practically oozes out of me.

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  6. Beloo MehraOctober 11, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    I miss experiencing Fall in the midwest US :( Love the fall colours!

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    1. UnknownOctober 12, 2014 at 4:31 AM

      I do like the four distinct seasons in Canada though winter is way too long. I wish fall lasted longer and winter was shorter.

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  7. NabanitaOctober 12, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    I love the colours of Autumn though in India it's not that evident in every part of the country but the place I grew up thankfully was lucky to have the season

    Random Thoughts Naba - Where will they belong to?

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    1. UnknownOctober 12, 2014 at 4:32 AM

      Interesting to hear about the different regions of India in fall. Must be different from here.

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  8. elly stornebrinkOctober 12, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    Love that you combined a list with poetry and photos: cool idea Cathy! :) <3

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  9. Swathi ShenoyOctober 13, 2014 at 2:42 AM

    I love autumn too cathy :) But as Shailaja said, I have never understood Halloween either! Wish I could see that once :)

    http://swathishenoy.blogspot.in/2014/10/different-types-of-lecturers.html

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