When trees go to sleep and their leaves turn to gold
There’s a magical story about to unfold
For deep in the forest tiny creatures prepare
To color their leaves with the greatest of care
Their palettes are covered with more than just gold
And the colors they choose are a sight to behold
The orange and red, the pink and the yellow
The colors they blend are so lovely and mellow
These sweet little creatures watch over the trees
And dress them for autumn, for each tree to please
They scamper so fast with persistence and ease
And the rustling they make you’ll mistake for the breeze
And when they are done the trees heave a sigh
And bowing their heads know that winter is nigh
For this grand array of color will last
But briefly as do their dreams of the past
Then these tiny creatures bid a fond goodnight
And retire for winter filled with joy and delight
Now the trees are alone as winter draws near
And it’s time to shed leaves and all they hold dear
The trees become dormant, their leaves become brittle
And the wind comes along to help them a little
A shower of leaves like a shower of snow
Will fall to the earth as a blanket below
They’ve now settled in for those long winter dreams
Of dew drops and warmth from the suns radiant beams
All through the winter they sleep in sheer bliss
Awaiting the arrival of that first gentle kiss
The first hint of spring will gently shake
Those ethereal creatures to now be awake
They stretch and they yawn, their slumber was sweet
But there’s work to be done and a job to complete
To waken the trees from their long winter nap
So they light on each bough with a kiss and a tap
“O beautiful trees” their voices do sing
“It’s time to wake up to such wonderful things”
Their chorus swells as the trees come awake
A concert of spring for all to partake
Tiny buds will begin to appear overnight
And unfold into leaves to our wondering delight
The creatures join hands and dance ‘round each tree
They skip and they hop with such unbridled glee
For the trees are their friends and it’s time that we see
That the trees are the best friends to you and to me