The wind whispers through the trees, making leaves dance in the sky. Some leap like little green birds before dropping softly onto my head. I giggle, brushing them away to see more. The ground turns golden as if sprinkled with tiny jewels. I try to scoop up a handful but they slip through my fingers like secrets. A big leaf flutters down and lands right in my palm—so soft and round. I watch it float to the earth, feeling happy watching all the leaves say goodbye for now.