At my little peninsula, the water was much colder due to the temperature drop from the changing season. Many of the trees have lost most on their leaves and the rocks were slick from the slightly damp leaf cover. The few leaves remaining on the trees were vibrant colors and the 0nes on the group well a dead grey or brown. A lot of the shrubs seemed baren as well, as they too were preparing for their upcoming hibernation in the upcoming winter. The water was a little rougher than usual as the winds have picked up, although by no means were they exactly “rough”. The peninsula, although never thriving with life, was quieter than normal as the insects and many of the birds were much quieter than normal. The ducks were still there as usual, although it did not seem like they would be for long. While sitting there I wrote a haiku:
Sunlight between clouds
Wind excites chilled water
As ducks float gently
