True Colors

The changing of light in the autumn sky
reminds me that winter is drawing nigh.
While aware of the winding road I tread,
I am blind to the path that lies ahead….

In fall, the harvest from seeds that we’ve sown
assures that our winters aren’t spent alone.
Gathering bounty can’t be delayed
as darkness surpasses the light of day.

Though on the springtime and summer leaf lies
a singular shade of green as disguise,
autumn induces leaves as they dry
to show their true colors before they die.

And since I’m unsure what’s around the bend
as days of light and warmth rush to their end,
I’ll expose my true colors, I suppose,
ere my autumn season comes to a close.