Fall's Allegiance

Autumn leaves dance in the wind

As it's breath awakens the trees

The limbs tremble in defiance

As they try to resist the breeze

The trees shiver in the cool morning air

As the dew gives way to the frost

They know their armor will soon be gone

For all of their leaves will be lost

Winter stands ready to enter the stage

And for Autumn to relinquish it's hold

It's time for Winter to abandon it's slumber

And Autumn must welcome the cold

Winter demands Fall's allegiance

Like a General shouting commands

Autumn must follow it's orders

For the time of change is at hand

Winter's cold winds show restraint

As Autumn surrenders in shame

The trees bow in silence

With only Winter to blame

Winter takes it's rightful place

'Til Spring revenges Fall's death

But Winter will battle until the end

'Til it breathes it's final  breath