Autumn

Song Meaning

The poem paints a vivid picture of early autumn, where the morning air has softened and nature is beginning its seasonal shift. It’s a gentle transition, marked by browning nuts and ripening berries, a subtle but undeniable change from summer’s peak. The landscape itself is described as dressing up, with the maple tree sporting a "gayer scarf" and the field donning a "scarlet gown," personifying the season’s vibrant, yet fleeting, beauty.