Gems of Many Hues

The game of picking up maple leaves in our

yard during Autumn is an enjoyable activity.

Memories of growing up in Massachusetts. 

Our mother helped us preserve the leaves

by ironing them between sheets of wax paper.

We hung these found gems in our windows and

pretended they were stained glass windows.   

They provided us with hours of entertainment.

As we gazed at our snow-covered yard in

December, we still had the Autumn memories.

Sometimes we brought these artistic

compositions to school for show and tell.

Our gems had wonderful colors:  amber,

burnt sienna, brick red, chestnut, Venetian red,

Vermillion, golden ochre, sepia, and orange

to name a few of Mother Nature’s offerings.

Just like a big box of crayons. Many hues.

Cooler days of Autumn provide the backdrop

for pumpkins, creative Halloween costumes

and house decorations. Enjoy the season!