winter coming

winter's coming on fast — 
better chop enough wood. 

pluck the last fruits of the harvest — 
then say goodnight to the garden, 
resting under a blanket of leaves and love. 

gather your loved ones for one last feast 
before the endless snow 

bid farewell to the birds — 
robins, larks and geese. 

give the dog a blanket to sleep upon 

winter's coming on fast — 
we only have so much time 

prepare your yards, gardens, homes and selves 
for the cold