From Green Into An Autumn Blaze Poem by Deanna Samuels

From almost full green to autumn reds, golds, browns and bronze
Took only an hour for the late summer fading green of south Ontario
To unfold into a glorious autumn blaze when crossing to the State of New York
The day started misty and damp, the 401 busy but uneventful
A stop though, for coffee at McDonald's was like a zoo
Crossing the Border on Route 137 Thousand Island Bridge was just a breeze
By stealthily circumventing a 401 traffic jam via a few side roads
Once over, there appeared an immediate change, the sun was shining
Air much clearer, foliage already displaying rich autumn fall color
Headed south on the motorway of 81, veered off to Watertown
Making for a more pleasant leisurely drive on 12 South
Quieter towns passed through, Copenhagen, Lowville and Lyons Falls
Along the way, Mennonite horse and buggies gave relief from motorized traffic
Bright red painted barns, farms large and small, fields of fading corn
Village squares, war memorial tributes and the huge Kraft factory site
White painted bungalows, turn of the century brick four story edifices
Varieties of stores and business open for everyday town and country folk needs
In the distance, the Adirondack Mountains command the horizon
Nearer by, fields of greenhouses, large lots with farming gear and machinery
All of this scene while enjoying the blaze of autumn colors for this time of year
Must now head south to Utica to take Expressway 90 for a speedier journey
Need to reach overnight stay at Latham near Albany, before full darkness sets in


Written on route to Albany, New York State on 6th October 2018