what’s better than the leaves
   turning orange, brown, red
   i look forward to it every year
   makes me my happiest
   big warm sweaters
   sitting down by the cozy fire
   family gathering for thanksgiving
   delicious food, kind faces you’ve missed
   the decorations go up for christmas
   a nip begins to form in the windy air
   if you’re lucky there’s snow
   beautiful flakes create a blanket of white
   christmas parties and gift exchanges
   smiles all around
   so special to me
   i’ll never quite know the reason
   maybe it’s the steaming hot chocolate
   or the festive songs played in every store
   because please tell me
   what’s better than the leaves
   turning orange, brown, red