the party's over

the confetti of leaves has fallen
the guests have all gone home,
taking with them
pictures and memories
of the seasonal change
in the mountains

the party is over
nothing left but
the clean up

the driveway looks a little different
than it did this day
last year
the wind and rain
have taken care of the leaves

the deck also looks a little different
than it did just a little while ago
with its summer decor