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When autumn falls 秋來‧秋去

Autumn is a season full of fluctuations, changes and transitions. The weather this September fluctuates from one extreme to another. Bright sunny days are lovely, cosy and last for a few days. But when it's the turn of gloomy rainy days, they last just as long and come with a bite. The dark clouds and chilly air are certainly taking their time and are not leaving this place in a hurry. But they don't really need to now - in the coming few months, they can stay here and linger on as long as they wish ... (I don't want to think what it will be like ...) The sustained spell of rain at the start of month brought about some new colours to the land. The maple trees on the streets put on a mixed palette with different shades of red, yellow and green which look especially brilliant and lively under glorious sunshine. The second bout of rain, however, has undone the good job of the previous one. The green colour is hastened into yellow and the red is fading fast, as the red leaves t