Autumn at Etobicoke—Biswajit Chatterjee

 

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Autumn descends slowly upon the empty streets of Etobicoke 

Golden hues seep into its changing landscape 

Crisp air carries the scent of pollen and fallen leaves 

Older men and asthmatics carry their mask and seasonal inhaler while going out.

Nature is somewhat ignorant of people's woe

The sound of leaves grow stronger as the day passes bye 

It sounds like whispers from not too far off Ontario lake

And Etobicoke's parks transform into a moving kaleidoscope 

Fading sunlight filters through the tall trees casting ghostly shadows 

People walk on either side of the road wearing wind cheaters of a new season 

I begin walking slowly on the left towards Royal York metro station 

And deliberately miss the monotony of the local festival of light.

Only some trees without leaves stand alone..naked and tall 

While autumn's pallette paints the city with colours of the fall..

21st October 2025

9 AM

Etobicoke Canada