Rustling leaves

The little ones and I had a lovely walk in the woods this week. There were still a few colorful leaves on the trees, but I just noticed that overnight most of them have fallen and all is still. In between sweet thoughts and questions from Kelwyn all I could hear was the rustling of leaves at our feet. I did not think I was ready for the dark, quiet winter and I was pretending the cold winds were not on their way. I was not ready to look deep within like a flower turning to the earth to sleep after the first frost..
But now I think I am ready.....