"Every October it becomes important, no, *necessary*
to see the leaves turning, to be surrounded
by leaves turning; it’s not just the symbolism, ...
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Read the full poem "Leaves" by Lloyd Schwartz
poets.org/poem/leaves-0
Photo by BSW, taken in Lake Lenape Park.
![Calvin and Hobbes comic strip from 1993.
[Panel 1]
Calvin: The days are getting colder.
Hobbes: Yes.
[Panel 2]
Calvin: BUGS ARE DYING BY THE TRUCKLOAD*! HA HA HA! GOOD RIDDANCE TO 'EM ALL!
[Panel 3]
Calvin: I like fall.
Hobbes: //eye-roll//](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pp5xh7mydvmt2iccw4fzy6zn/bafkreifjo6dt4gyhmjdr3fyi5tp5v4twzo6nnztb4uqj7zp5dfh5x4zrbm)
