fall

summer used
to be my favorite time of year.
the beach,
the sun, the warmth
of it all,
a long stretch of months
in casual
wear.
but now I lean towards fall.
the cool
air,
the breeze
before winter arrives.
the open windows.
a fire,
and you beside me
curled on the couch
watching
an old movie, or taking
a long
walk, doing nothing
at all.