[VictoriaGaile]

I write in dimeter not infrequently. I find it a very compelling meter, that often has a lot of energy.

This piece is accentual dimeter until the end, when I deliberately changed in order to change the energy.

"Put the kettle on, Eliza - Miz Autumn's back in town"

Autumn blew in
with a gust of wind

scattering leaves
like careless kisses.
"Missus Maria -
How grand to see ya!
How long has it been?
A year? My dear!
The places I've seen!"

She rustles and bustles.
"I can't settle, yet --
now don't worry, pet:
I'll be back at your place
once I've put on my face,

and we'll have ourselves a veritable confabulation,
with mulled cider, warm rugs, and Turkish Delight
through all the lengthening nights
until Winter.