Iris Chang

     Autumn is a season of falling leaves and is also a sentimental season. In autumn, the temperature becomes cooler. People who are on the street dress differently. When I become aware of the change of weather, I am affected and am very sensitive. Autumn is my favorite season, the scenery of autumn always appeals to me.

During September, October, and November, the once green leaves of spring and summer alter their appearance, displaying such colors as brilliant yellow, glowing orange, fiery red, and rich brown. I can tell that autumn is coming because the leaves have turned colors. In the middle of autumn, the leaves of trees fall gradually, some of which eventually drop in front of my home. All of the streets which are close to my house are full of the fallen leaves of warm color. When I stroll on campus, I can hear the leaves crunch underfoot. They seem fragile and delicate. The mild wind usually gathers the leaves together, as if they become used to lying on the ground and enjoying sun bathing rather than being swept up. Therefore, the leaves change their appearance a lot in autumn.

The temperature in autumn is different from other seasons. The weather is sunny, cool, and dry. The sunlight is warm and gentle. The wind is not strong and cold like in winter. In autumn, the air is fresh to breathe. The moisture in the air decreases, so I need to drink a lot of water and apply lotion to my skin. When the autumn equinox comes, shorter days and longer nights are coming. Thus, the temperature changes its character.

Autumn not only changes the weather but also changes my feeling and the dress of people.  Whenever I leave home for school in the early morning, I take a deep breath first and look at the cloudless blue sky, and then I feel refreshed and energetic. On my way to study, the soft cool breeze is blowing through my hair as though it is whispering in my ear. I always wish that I have a cup of latte in my hand at that moment. Furthermore, when I walk across the grass at night, my feet step on the soft soil. I realize that the bottom of my pants gets wet, but I don’t mind. In addition, autumn brings cooler temperatures, but it’s not freezing. As it progresses, people begin to put away their summer clothes and short sleeves and bring out their warm sweaters, including me. People have chosen to wear warm colors and are ready to buy knitting caps, scarves, and gloves in order to prepare for the winter’s coming. These changes of the autumn weather alter my emotions.

All in all, autumn brings lots of changes. The temperature of autumn is not hot like summer, nor is it chilly like winter. The attractive scenery of autumn makes me feel refreshed and renews my spirit. Therefore, I can enjoy life in autumn. Autumn is my favorite season.