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My Love Letter To The Fall Season

I guess you could say I've "fallen" for you.

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My Love Letter To The Fall Season
Nathaniel Whitmore

Though I was born in the dead of summer, you’ve always remained my favorite time of year. I was around 5 when I realized how much I loved everything about you. I remember distinctly swinging with my tall boots on and a scarf tied around my neck. The higher I got, the prettier the world around me appeared. I remember hearing the crunch of the tree’s leaves underneath my feet as I danced about in your beautiful colors. That’s when I fell in love and quite honestly, I haven’t been the same since.

With every year, I become increasingly excited for your arrival. In all reality, you often hold my fill of happiness in your mug of warm apple cider. I love curling up in blankets outside to enjoy the crisp chill of the breeze with a good book in hand. I could sit for hours just simply amazed at the passion of the wind as it whooshes leaves around my backyard. I am overwhelmed with the idea of exploring every trail paved with your leaves.

I enjoy walking down to the creek’s waterfalls, splashing in the cold water just enough to get my pant legs a bit damp. I like to embrace the night and illuminate the darkness with bonfires where I share laughs with some of the best people on this planet. I live for the spirit you bring as we pull out our jackets that still have the scent of last year’s pumpkin cookies lingering on them.

The holidays you bring fill me with complete joy as I surround myself with friends and family. On Halloween, you bring a sense of spook with candy and costumes that are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. Thanksgiving if one of my favorite holidays of the entire year. I love being surrounded by delicious foods, smiling family members, and silly traditions that I lowkey love. I long for the dance contests we put on after dinner and the laughs shared over full plates. This time reminds me that I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family.

Autumn, you have my heart.

When you leave and turn into the coldness of winter, I reminisce on the fun times we had together and it makes me excited knowing that you’re coming back.

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