On a Rainy November Afternoon

Walking onto the trail, 

I notice that,

although autumn's color have faded, 

the woods are filled 

with silver and gold.

I am walking

 in a 40 acre nature preserve,

and it is quiet except for 

the autumn song of Lake Michigan's resilient tide.

I see a car leave 

as I arrive.

And then, as I depart,

two women walk down the lane.

toward the lake with their dogs.

I am glad I am not the only one seeking Nature's treasures,

all that silver and gold,

on a rainy November afternoon.

Where ever you are, 

whatever the weather, 

I wish you the joy 

of discovering treasure.