Boomers: Haiku For You in Autumn

Image by Melk Hagelslag from Pixabay. . . with apologies to those who are serious aficionados of the form

Back when we were young Summer was fun and freedom Now it’s too damn hot

The leaves are turning Red and purple, like our skin When we bump our arms

Kids are back in school Preparing for their futures Keeping off our lawns

Time to put away The dog-days shorts and T-shirts And thank God for that

From deep in closets We unearth our old sweaters Greeting them like friends

Let’s flaunt our colors

Before the year turns again

And winter mutes them