Fall's Allegiance

 Autumn leaves dance in the windAs its breath awakens the treesThe limbs tremble in defianceAs they try to resist the breeze The trees shiver in the cool morning airAs the dew gives way to the frostThey know their armor will soon be goneFor all of their leaves will be lost Winter stands ready to enter the stageAnd for Autumn to relinquish its holdIt's time for Winter to abandon its slumberAnd Autumn must welcome the cold Winter demands Fall's allegianceLike a General shouting commandsAutumn must follow its ordersFor the time of change is at hand Winter's cold winds show restraintAs Autumn surrenders in shameThe trees bow down in silenceWith Winter's persistence to blame Winter takes its rightful placeTil Spring revenges Fall's deathBut Winter will battle until the endTil it breathes its final breath