The burning orange and red of the leaves

and yellow as rich as gold,

contrasts with the bitter cold

that finds its way in the breeze. 

.

And as the seasons change,

it brings a certain silence

that is peaceful in a sense,

Yet eerie, mysterious, and strange. 

.

And soon this small beach town

will be left desolate and alone, 

as it’s visitors return home 

until summer comes back around.