The bright fall leaves, in southern Ontario
at least, have given us their autumn best. It’s
nothing short of stunning. We’re warned
it won’t last.
What’s the hint? A bright red leaf pulled free
from its branch moments ago tells me so as
it flutters to the to the ground beside me.
Writer’s comment: More leaves will follow
in the coming days, weeks. Soak it up. This
kaleidoscope of colors won’t last forever.
We all have some things we can’t do well. One of them
for me is carpentry. Sawing a line that needs a straight edge
never goes well.
Maybe I need glasses. I read mostly without them
so that can’t be it. Put it down to lack of concentration?
We have a bedroom with a carpet in it. It’s been there
almost since the house was built. Or close to it.
My better half put her foot down. A new carpet
Or… she didn’t say what.
We know a couple of carpenters who have done
good work for us in the past. They came over, looked
at the old carpet, frowned; whispered to each other
and nodded.
Writer’s comment: It took them a full day, leaving
the two of us grinning at each other. Why didn’t we
have it done well before now?
That’s a good question.