"Hey, Ma, what's in this #cider?"

She winked. "A few spices, some bits and bobs from the bounty of the earth. Guaranteed to warm your stomach and your toes. Drink up, loves, it's cold outside."

She chuckled and finished her glass and poured more. Ma always knew what was needed.

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She smiled as the princes raced between the trees. They jumped into piles of leaves, scattering red and orange #foliage everywhere. The groundskeepers sighed in exasperation and got out their rakes.

A perfect autumn day. The land had been good to them.

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Silvery lake shimmers
new currents meander
where amorous swans entwine,
lush foliage's fragrant flowers
cascade on serene moonglade,
she nestled in his comforting love
his soft hugs&kisses
make her blush gently
tender romance flourishes
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"Did you have the same dream? The mysterious door?"

"Yes. It seems that everyone in town had the dream." The wizard steepled his fingers. "Can you describe yours?"

"An elaborate golden door, with a silver knob, with no key, leading into a dark room..."

"Aye, that's the same. Curious."
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"It's a natural #sundial. All you have to do is measure the sun's shadow. It is accurate to the second." The elder gestured all around them. "Thus sprung up the Cult of Time, and they built the temple around it."

She nodded. Time marched on, heedless of their worship and prayers.

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There was no rhyme or reason to it. As the land went dormant in the autumn, it gave up its magic. Some areas experienced a surge of it, others were left untouched.

She woke up one morning and found she could start the morning hearth with a mere touch. She stared in awe and fear.

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They found a warm #haystack in a barn. It wasn't the best of accommodations, but it was soft and warm.

"The farther we get from the castle, the better," the knight said. "Get some rest, your Grace."

She nodded and yawned. Tomorrow would dawn all too early.

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The Trees surrounded
By the Maple's Falling leaves
Autumnal color
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All the birds loved the #scarecrow. It hung there without a care in the world. But it always had time for a nice chat. They sat on its arms and on top of its head, and listened to its stories. The sun dipped below the horizon, and they forgot to take their fill of the corn.

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I felt like I was being watched.

Every time I turned around, I caught a glimpse of tiny golden creatures, hiding beneath the ferns. They were there, but didn't want to reveal themselves.

I shrugged and walked on the forest path, lined with the copper leaves of autumn.

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#thingstowriteabout #vssfantasy #OurPoetryX #InkMine #HaikuChallenge Harvest Colors bloom
Red-tinged Orange turns Saffron
A Vibrant landscape
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"This leaf comes from the oldest oak tree in the forest. It drifted over the battlefield in the Autumn War." He held it up in the firelight. "I found it clutched in the hand of a young standard bearer on the bloody ground."

The children listened to the storyteller, eyes on the prize.

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"Roasting #chestnuts over an open fire. That's one of the simple pleasures of autumn," he said. He kept an eye on the pan over the flames.

The princess watched in fascination. She had always been served them, but had never seen the process of making them. This was different.

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