It’s autumn in Ohio

Things to be done

Visit the doctor 

Before leaves fall. 



Autumn in Ohio

Black birds southward bound

Darkening the sky

North winds congregate

In fields of dry stalks

A loose shingle rattling 

On the roof. 



Autumn in Ohio

Repairs to be made

Firewood to gather 

Loved ones to hold 

Before the leaves turn gold

And the hawk descends 

Formidable cold.