Visual Treats and Trickery

There is no sun-shining in my windows today 

even though they are open to the weather and whatever blows our way.

Misty grey skies dull a simple snapshot,

but not my memory of a few days past

when trees bloomed on our city streets

showing more fire power than the mums

below. 

A few trees away from my window today

a golden orange burst of color glows

between trees of yellow and green, 

like a fireworks display exploding

then stilled and captured on film.

 

The formula for nature's fall gown

of intense and glowing colors--

simply, sunny days,

cool nights,

and frequent rains. 

Can you find the heart at the center of the tree?  

During the night the vibrant colors began falling

creating circles of colors on the green grass below like a cup with a matching saucer.

No wind to disturb or break the rare sight.

Sometimes the sun and shadows 

play tricks like children at

Halloween. 

Our senses are keen, one with her nose to the ground

and the other with her eyes on the sky.

Sudden halts ring the alarm that a

squirrel past this way,

while frozen points

may find a deer not far away.  

Can you name this Halloween tricker?