THIS TIME OF THE YEAR

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 The season was autumn; 
 skies filled with gray clouds
 Hwy 10 was my choice to reach US 127
 I needed a diversion. 

 Route 55 through Lake City
 Was getting boring, so there I was

 Fall colors were peeking and
 beauty exuded in spite of the dull light
 Traffic was light; the ride joyous
  
 It was a relief from the day before
 where trucks by the hundreds crowded
 A trip from Tennessee north to Michigan

 I felt at peace and was happy with my choice
 The deciduous trees lit up in amazing colors
 Sunshine broke through the heavy clouds
  
 Nature’s chemistry cannot be diminished
 Nor can its mystery and unpredictability

 It could be compared with traffic
 One day a road full of maniacs
 Another calm and peaceful

 In a couple of hours I crossed
 The beautiful, awesome Mackinac Bridge
  
 The waves of the straits were driven and
 Tossed by the wind, an awesome sight

 Colorful distant trees solidified
 My thoughts on nature
 It’s just that time of year
  
 Stanski
 October 6, 2019 ^