This afternoon was the colour of water falling through sunlight, The trees glittered with the tumbling of leaves, The sidewalks shone like alleys of dropped maple leaves. The breeze carried whispers of a distant melody, As shadows danced beneath the golden canopy, And time stood still in the beauty of the moment. Each step echoed with the crunch of autumn's embrace, Leaves swirling in a chaotic, yet graceful waltz, Nature's symphony serenading the senses with wonder.