Sense of Fall Poem: A Calming Walk Through the Senses
Updated: Sep 29
When All of Fall Comes Alive
In today’s My Poetry Corner, I’m sharing one of the shortest poems I’ve ever written, but it’s also one of the richest. The Sense of Fall poem is a calming walk through the senses.
At Surviving Life Lessons, we celebrate the small, sensory moments that make life magical, and our Blog Series Catalog is full of poems and reflections designed to help kids—and adults—pause, notice, and savour the world around them.
Sense of Fall is part of my Seasons book for kids, and it celebrates something we all feel, even if we don’t always stop to notice…
Autumn comes alive through all five senses.
I wrote this poem because fall is the time when my senses wake up.
The heat of summer fades, the air feels crisper, and the sky is clearer.
The colors of the leaves are like paintings.
The smell, pumpkin, cinnamon, apple pie, brings you straight into warm kitchens and cozy sweaters.
Even the sound of crunching leaves under your feet feels like fall is whispering hello.
Sense of Fall
Underfoot leaves crunch
The smell of hot apple pie
Crisp breeze on the face
From the Seasons Collection
From Seasons: Poems for Early Readers
© 2025 Deborah Ann Martin. All rights reserved.
Reflection on My Sense of Fall Poem
This tiny poem is a gentle nudge to pause, step outside, and really feel fall.
In the fall, I feel like the world slows down a little.
I breathe deeper. I walk slower. I stop and stare at the trees. I drink warm cider and close my eyes just to enjoy the taste.
Fall is a season that wakes up your senses.
You hear the crunch of leaves underfoot.
You feel the cool breeze brushing your skin.
You see the brilliant colors drifting through the air like confetti.
You smell apple pie baking, cinnamon in the air.
You taste pumpkin spice, warm cider, and roasted seeds.
For me, fall feels more alive than any other time of year. The heat of summer fades, the air clears, and the world feels just a little more magical, like nature is putting on a final show before winter.
This poem is a reminder to unplug from screens, step away from the daily rush, and fully take in the world around you.
Go for a walk. Rake a pile of leaves and jump in it. Watch the stars on a crisp night. Visit a pumpkin patch, sip cider, make a pie, or just breathe in the season.
Let fall fill your senses.
Let it slow you down.
Let it wake you up.
Because the world is beautiful, especially in the fall, if we take a moment to notice it.
The Style Behind the Words
Poetry Style Name: Haiku (American Seasonal Variation)
Structure and Form: 3 lines, 5-7-5 syllables
Meter: Syllabic (classic haiku form)
Rhyme Scheme: None (traditional haiku does not rhyme)
Sound and Rhythm: Natural and observational
Poetic Devices:
Imagery: “Leaves crunch,” “hot apple pie,” “crisp breeze”
Sensory Language: All five senses engaged through minimal words
Tone: Calm, observant, grounded in nature
Theme: Seasonal change, mindfulness, nature appreciation
Explore the Seasons Collection
Sense of Fall is part of my Seasons poetry book, a playful, peaceful set of poems about how the world changes with the weather and what we notice if we slow down long enough to enjoy it.
More fall poems coming this month because, honestly, I just love fall.
Where to Go From Here
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Next, read Austin’s Opposites Poem: Learning Opposites Through Play or First Child Poem: The Moment You Fall in Love All Over Again. Find more poems like this one in Enjoying the Seasons.
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About the Author:
Deborah Ann Martin is the founder of Surviving Life Lessons, a published author, poet, speaker, and trainer with over 20 years of management experience across multiple industries. An MBA graduate, U.S. veteran, single mother, and rare cancer survivor, Deborah brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her writing on resilience, leadership, personal growth, and overcoming adversity. Her mission is to empower others with practical wisdom and real-life insight to navigate life’s challenges with strength and purpose.
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