I stepped on the crisp autumn leaves as I walked up to the tree. This was the highest point on the hill that overlooked the northern city. The sun was just transitioning into setting mode and the light began to warm up. I zipped up my jacket as a cool breeze blew through stirring up the leaves around me. I looked on examining the town scape.
I saw the familiar roads and landmarks of my past. Memories flooded my head and escaped in a sigh. I leaned against the tree and crossed my arms. The air was getting cooler. I filled my lungs with the cool but slightly damp air analyzing every smell. Pausing before I exhaled, I looked at the sun. The air was full of my breath and quickly disappeared.
Vibrant colors began to paint the sky when the sun hid behind the clouds just about the horizon. Thy symphony of light played across the landscape as electricity flooded throughout the town. Headlights were wandering about as if in a maze. The day was beginning to tie together just to unravel in the morning.
Winter was beginning to show it’s face. My jacket wasn’t thick enough for the front coming in. It was time to leave. The hike down wasn’t long. When I reached my car, I hopped in and blasted the heater. Resuming the heater to sub-furnace temps, I drove off away from the city, into the hills, and towards the twilight of another day.