Autumn Days

The girls and boys are back in school Now learning what they need to know The leaves are turning orange and red Before they drop to earth's worn floor The animals are getting fat So they can sleep until springs rays The birds are flying south in flocks So they can winter were its warm The trapper is preparing now For winter that's about to come The farmer is now bringing in The crops that are in all his fields Soon winters time will overtake Then many creatures will go to bed For now I thank my lucky stars For all the things I still can do