Autumn Haibun (of sorts)

and suddenly
reds, browns, golds, and yellows
were the colors of today's leaves.
having only noticed the one crimson tree a day ago
the orange scattered sidewalks were a surprise.
Crinkled, having fallen under our feet, the late
sun lowering, it was easy to miss the coming of fall,
and it was easy to miss its going.

evening sun's glare,
amongst the orange-red leaves,
walking home slowly.