late groundhog

Saw one this evening, near Appleby. Guess it’s getting pretty late for them to be about.

Autumnal

The sumachs are beginning to flame, trees are beginning to brown, and I
haven’t seen a groundhog for days. Looks like it’s doing that autumn thing.

Hey little leaf, lying on the ground
Now you’re turning slightly brown.
Why don’t you hop right back on the tree?
Turn the colour green like you’re meant to be.

— “Same Old Man”, The Holy Modal Rounders.