I was forced to do something I truly hate today
I decided to pack all the patio furniture away
We are now only just one week from the start of fall
A step in the preparation for the long haul
The rug I rolled up after giving it a good shake
Stashed it in our shed and then grabbed the garden rake
The coloured leaves from our maple are blanketing the lawn
The reality is slowly setting in that summer is now gone
We are now just one season away from winter with it’s cold and ice
Hoping that most of the coming days will turn out nice
You know the chill will creep in before December twenty first
The sad thing is that we are now going from bad to worse
So we will all become shut-ins and hibernate from the cold
A lot of our beloved outdoor activities will be put on hold
The baseball season is winding down and the “World Series” is coming up
The NHL has just begun it’s road to the “Stanley Cup”
The CFL with their “Grey Cup” is also coming to an end
I think the “Blue Bombers” will successfully defend
In the NFL, I’m hoping my “Buffalo Bills” will achieve their goal
By representing their division in the “Superbowl”
Will this be the year that the “Maple Leafs” championship will finally be fulfilled?
I have no aspirations for my “Blackhawks” as they are now in a total rebuild
How you choose to bide your time is totally up to you
Bulking up on sports and television series is some of the things I’ll do
That will be between the dog walks and the keeping the driveway clear
No wonder people head south at this time of year!
I’m sure some of our snowbirds will be forced to endure the cold
With all the damage from the hurricanes, their plans may be on hold
Depending on their location, they may not have a place to go
Instead of basking in the sun, they can go out to shovel snow
I like every other “Canadian” will do our annual thing
Endure the hardships of our winters while looking forward to the coming spring
The Black Sheep Poet 