Do you smell it?

quadraptor's picture
The air is slowly becoming less humid, and I can smell it. It's an odd smell, musty but in a good way. I can smell a very faint cinnamon in the air. In fact I can nearly taste it, my tongue longing for the tastes of cinnamon and apple cider. I feel the Sun drawing away, not bearing down on the world as much as it had before. I feel the wind start to become chilly, cooling my body while I step out into the sunlight. I see the leaves begin their journey, preparing themselves for the long fall to the Earth by changing their color. It will take time but their trek must be done. I hear the wind brush upon the leaves, rustling them and creating the sound much like pom poms. It makes me long to watch Football once again. I hear another journey occurring above me, as geese fly overhead, making their own trip to warmer lands.

I sense all of these, and deep within I smile and realize...



Autumn is coming.

Omgollygosh. So beautiful

Omgollygosh. So beautiful <3.
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I know not everyone shares my

I know not everyone shares my love for Autumn, but I wanted to express it the best I could. It took me a long time to realize how much I really love this time of year, beforehand I would say the Summer was my favorite season. But that was because I was out of school and getting to have fun, since then I've gotten a job and sometimes had summer classes so it was never quite the same. Plus the constant rain + heat down here was annoying, it became less enjoyable over time.

Then I realized that I long for the slight chill in the air, the changing colors, the smells of Autumn. It's hard to explain but I discovered how nostalgic it was for me, starting to think about what I wanted to be for Halloween, getting excited to go to my grandmother's Garden Club auction and dinner, getting my first thoughts about Christmas and my Birthday in December...I hope the words I wrote can give you guys the same feelings I have.

So what reminds you guys of the Autumn? What do you look forward to for this time of year?

Like I mentioned in the writing, one thing I really look forward to is...



I don't always get to watch, particularly when I'm working, but they let me take a radio in and listen to the game. I always cheer for the Alabama Crimson Tide (as well as whatever team is playing against the Auburn Tigers), and this year will be a little more hard for me since Dad won't be here to watch the game with me. But he'll be watching in spirit. I'll enjoy every game just as much as I did with him.

Ohh, I realy like this

Ohh, I realy like this <333

Autumn is my favorite

Autumn is my favorite season.
A time for thinking, when the sun does not distract with its burning, the scent of dried leaves, makes me want to open all the windows, there's a certain scent to them, makes me calm, a bit melancholy, but, I can appreciate that.

The sounds, crackling and popping of leaves, more soothing than any lullaby. Or simply the leaves racing over the ground.

Indeed.
Autumn is the best time of year.
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EternalWanderer's picture

I love your writings. I

I love your writings. I wished I could use the words that easily...
quadraptor's picture

Mhmm, I know for some it's

Mhmm, I know for some it's never quite the same (since not everyone celebrates Halloween and Thanksgiving), but even then I know everyone's got their own customs and holidays that suit them.

For me, just thinking about Christmas is pretty fun. I usually get my presents early (October or so), so even when December 25th comes I might have forgotten what I got everyone, and then it would be a surprise for me. Plus it makes the shopping not so stressful (I rarely go Christmas shopping after Thanksgiving). So that's a personal part of Autumn for me.
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Summer is my favorite season,

Summer is my favorite season, so Autumn is a bit sad for me. I do like to watch the leaves change here though. And I do like Indian Summer.
If I look forward to anything in Autumn it's Halloween.

Also, I know you didn't mean for the title to be funny, but every time I see it I think of The Rock. |D

"do you smell... what the Rock is cookin?!"

I'm an old wrestling fan. x_x
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*raises an eyebrow* I used

*raises an eyebrow* Eye

I used to watch wrestling a long time ago. It got really repetitive though, but some of my favorite wrestlers were Kane, Rob Van Dam, Rey Mysterio, Chris Benoit (RIP), Eddie Guerrero (RIP), and Hardcore Holly.
Kaoori's picture

LOL! xD I remember most of

LOL! xD

I remember most of them. I met the Big Show once- he's a pretty cool guy.
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You have a true talent for

You have a true talent for description.

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