by George A. Hancock

Autumn Begins 

Ready or not, here we go
Our weather is never slow
Autumn begins on the first
Amidst a summer crying burst. 

Meteorological autumn is here
Listen, do you hear a faint cheer? 
Many folks loathe fall’s season
Perhaps for a mixed-up reason. 

Some only see the next season
And winter is considered treason
Yet, autumn’s beauty is great
With running always first rate.

This runner is out before dawn
I do so without a common yawn
28 years as a dawn running guy
Weekends before without a sigh.

I love my daily autumn runs
With views that truly stun
I’m ready and running on 
In the dark before dawn.

September 2023 

Friday begins September’s run
For this runner without the sun
My September run is mostly dark
Yet, it’s always an enjoyable lark. 

September fourth is our Labor Day
Traditionally, summer now gives way
To that delightful autumn season 
And outside running needs no reason.

Meteorological autumn is in full swing
Sadly, so many have a summer cling 
September 23 is the autumnal equinox 
And seasonal colors out of the box. 

Each new day grows our autumn sights
As Mother Nature ramps up her flights
Soon, autumn’s colors will take flame
And homebound excuses are so lame.

Autumn runs are again the real deal
The views make our souls squeal
September’s run only gets better
Earning that perfect A+ letter.

Apple Season

Apples are a delicious fruit
The varieties kind of cute
And tasty in so many ways
Hooray! We’re in apple days.

Road running is hard work
Out here those hills do lurk
Calories fuel our daily run
But some foods are not fun.

Pasta is good but just heavy
Too much and a quick bevy
Of runners leave you in the dust
While you accumulate rust.

Apples are a portable food
Designed to cure your mood
Apples are prepared in ways
That highlight our fall days.

Now, a September apple pie
Earns a sweet seasonal sigh
I drink apple juice year round
And buy apples by the pound.

Apple season is a grand time
With apples at lunch prime
Yes, I enjoy September’s show
With that apple crop all aglow.

School Traffic

September brings a traffic flow
More vehicles not often slow
School buses and vans are out
Driving along my running route.

Some schools days begin early
Creating traffic not often curly
I’m out running my early lark
And buses pass me in the dark.

Early on, some kids on bikes 
Peddle fast earning some Yikes!
Youngsters walk to the bus stop
As part of the educational crop.

Many drivers honk and wave 
These drivers are quite brave
Schools became a political thing
So folks leave this rowdy sting. 

My morning roads again busy
We share the road on my spree
School is open and we move on
Soon to feel autumn’s dawn.

Categories: Poet's Corner

Tags: 2023, George A Hancock