SCHWARZWALDLYRIK: AUTUMN ( Satis Shroff) The Zieräpfel has scented white buds in spring, But in autumn the tree is full Of shiny cherry-like fruits. They linger long on the tree, Even when leaves have fallen. Ah, Autumn smells so delicious And the foliage are a feast for the eyes. I look around and observe, The trees in the Dreisam Valley Have turned into a symphony of colours. Now that it has become colder, The leaves have turned yellow, Then orange, red and brown. Ripe grapes, chestnuts. Fallen leaves strewn everywhere. The leaves rustle as a squirrel Looks for edibles. Gathers and misplaces them. Tasty chestnuts you can roast In your oven. Autumn is not only A rhapsody of colours, But also the season, When people sneeze and catch a cold. The landscape is veiled With a milky mist, From the valleys to the peaks; Wetness, raindrops and shades of grey. But when the sun shines, Nature beckons you f...
