If You Have

If you have children near-

and the air is soft with the possibility of rain,

the leaves are being lifted and twirled with the force of autumn's breath,

and ladybugs circle in busy preparation

...then,
the most exquisite way to blend these ingredients

is to get out a bubble wand

and take in the children as they go giddy
chasing bubbles in soft air,

surrounded by leaves orange, red, and gold,

ladybugs finding a spot on your sleeve for rest.