the fall

the fall brings
a fever
beautiful and distracting
my forehead is hot
my feet are cold
it's not yet autumn
only a few more days
new season
new life
springing from the lessons
learned in the summer
I can hardly focus
tickle in the throat
monarchs in my stomach
bringing forth the the coolness
I swallow my hot tea
turn to look at the sky
a front is coming
bringing in the season
by and by