Leaves

It's almost Halloween, the weather is cool and the wind is swirling leaves around in a dance that could mesmerize a patient observer. As I was commuting to the office today, I was amused by what I observed while stopped at a traffic light. As I sat at the light, there was that period of time when traffic from all directions are looking at a red light designed to clear the intersection of the people that use the yellow light as a personal challenge. While all the traffic was stopped, I noticed the wind was blowing a generous grouping of brightly colored leaves in one direction across the intersection right along the pavement. They appeared to be miniature cars caught up in rush hour traffic. I could imagine all the little leaves on their way to work, putting in a long day, but then the end of their day would be spent in those delightful dances that lift them up in flight and freedom. When the light turned green and the numerous array of different colored vehicles continued their march onward into the day, I hoped that at the end of the day, each of them would take the time to dance. Go ahead. You deserve it. Dance like no one is watching! I'm dancing right now!