fall
come like summer
in one day 
out of heat wave
into breeze and
leaf riot

fall
come out of summer
overnight
lightswitch swift
to our forgetful
unjustified surprise

fall
come now
change fortunes
and wardrobes
change luck and love
from swelter and sweat
to snuggle and cool stroll
come now
and stay as long as you want
as long as you can

because winter follows you
that mix of stark and miserable
which we never forget
even in the best moments
of spring summer
and you

but we can try
so come fall
and offer all
that you do best