This is great imagery. I love it, especially the part about the dry leaves crunching and drifting. I really like spending time outside after dark, and I know the feeling you're describing quite well. You've captured it flawlessly.

i love autumn. it feels cozy. and i like the colors. anyway, nice poem.

With themes of smoke, crackling, light, etc, this poem is more about fire than your other, earthier one. Doesn't make a difference to me though, as you well know. ^_^