Celebration September

The scent of aster wafting on the breeze

Bringing with it the promise of a bountiful harvest

Trellises covered in brightly colored morning glories

A setting designed by the hand of a celestial artist

Enter upon the magical earthy scene

The devoted maiden arrives just in time

Robed in a practical gown of blue

Adorned in sapphires larger than a dime

The raven perches on her shoulder

As the white-tailed hawk circles above

She’s led forward into the peristyle by the red fox

To see her is to fall madly in love

Beware of her honor guard, the bears

For among the owls, they have extra eyes

Fairy paths lined with weeping willow

Limes stacked in a pyramid on the table by size

Virgos and Libras seated according to birthdate

Surrounded by baskets of hazelnuts

They enjoy their cheese-stuffed olives

Sitting, the Maiden takes her throne of polished walnut

Smiling, she motions for the meal to be served

Looking around at her guests, she spreads her arms

She greets them, encouraging them to remain seated

“Please enjoy this bountiful harvest from our farms”

She says to them as the trays of food are unladen

Leafy, root, and squash dishes all compete

With desserts made of apples, pears, and blackberries

Each entree with a flavor that can’t be beat

There’s plenty of apple cider to wash it all down

If you prefer, ice-cold spring water

No need to BYOB, for she supplies all

The Maiden, Autumn’s Daughter

Begins her celebration

It’s her time to shine

Regally she holds her court

Watching as her guests dine

As the leaves begin to change

Announcing the start of fall