Allergy Season

The air is a bit nippy

So you have to put on a jacket before going outside

There's a loud 'shwae' as you step on the leaves

Their very colorful, shades of yellow, orange, brown, even red

There's that smell in the air

The smell of moisture

The air gets a little colder

Your cheeks turn pink

Trying to warm up you face you see

Your hair is all over the place

Time to zip up your jacket

Now pick up the rake and start gathering leaves

The pile is very tall

Tall enough to jump in

You'll get your clothes dirty

There are bugs in there

You might have to re-rake some of those leaves

But you don't care

There's an adrenaline rush that doesn't last long as you land

But long enough to make you want to try it again

And again, and again, and again

Your jacket's damp, and there are twigs in your hair

Until you have to get inside

And help mom start on dinner

The dinner's ready

After laughing and cooking with your mom

Your blood gets pumped, and you can't stop it

And you have your other family members with you

You know what that means?

TOUCH FOOTBALL!!!

You don't keep score

You just have fun

Laughing and smiling with your siblings

While your being suffocated from a pile of 'touchers'

And you know you can't run

So it may be better to watch instead

Suppertime!

Family gathers around the table

You tell them your news

They tell you their news

Together, you have the most fun until they have to go home

And goodbyes are always sweet and heartfelt

Overall, you're having a good holiday

Especially when you've got hot cocoa in your hands

And outside is a steady rain

The game is on

And your mind is full of memories for later to treasure

I'd say that beats the snuffly nose, cough, and nasal drip wouldn't you?

Happy Thanksgiving, from me to you!