I just wanted Fall today

photo by Brantley Jenkins

I just wanted Fall today

by third year Brantley Jenkins

I just wanted Fall today;

It’s the middle of October,

A month of perfect weather 

Chill breeze – warm teas –

Nestled up with a book

Covered in crisp air –

Hidden away in my nook.

Or, at least, I should be –

I just wanted Fall today

But Summer is here to stay. 

It’s mid October, Georgia –

(Just in case you didn’t know)

Mid-sixties are still eighties.

I love your fall, O’ Georgia,

Flannels – hoodies – sweaters –

Comfort in blankets – teas 

(Both hot and cold) –

But summer is just so sweaty.

I just wanted Fall today,

But Summer is here anyways,

At least it will be bright all day.