October

Chilly winds and hoarfrost light
collaborate to signify
October’s taken hold.

Distant hills are masterpieces.
God, the Artist, planned the blend
of hues from red to gold.

Mums and pumpkins grace our porches.
Weather varies, day by day,
from gray to bright and bold.

44 words


October 7, 2019, entered in Caren Krutsinger's contest
45 words or fewer, topic: October
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Carber Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 10:12 AM
A lovely tribute to my favorite season---congrats on your win, Janice
Canerdy Avatar
October 25, 2019 at 6:17 PM
Thanks so much, LJ. Janice
Dietrich Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 7:50 PM
this is lovely and rhythmic, Janice. Congrats on your win
Canerdy Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 10:04 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea. Janice
Leiser Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 3:30 PM
Wonderful poem, Janice! And giving God the glory, too! :)
Canerdy Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 10:05 PM
Thanks so much, Laura. Janice
Gauthier Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 3:26 PM
Lovely imagery, Janice. Congrats on your win.
Canerdy Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 10:05 PM
Thanks so much, Line. Janice
Warrior Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 1:38 PM
Lovely description my friend...Congrats!! on the win Janice...I love October...and spring lol...^WW^ :o)
Canerdy Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 1:43 PM
Thanks so much, WW! Janice
Knowlton Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 1:37 PM
Such great fall imagery in so few words. Congrats Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 2:22 PM
Thanks so much, Charlie! Janice
Sands Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 12:43 PM
Beautiful Janice! God is the artist. Congratulations for your win :)
Canerdy Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 2:21 PM
Thanks so much, Heidi! Janice
Chiri Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 9:26 AM
Janice beautiful win!;)
Canerdy Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 12:15 PM
Thanks so much, Brenda! Janice
Horsman Avatar
October 11, 2019 at 10:05 AM
I enjoyed this beautiful poetry.
Canerdy Avatar
October 11, 2019 at 10:09 AM
Thanks so much, Harry. Janice
Michael Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 8:34 AM
Written in the silence of love..."Mums and pumpkins grace our porches." Nice one
Mcintosh Avatar
October 7, 2019 at 8:28 PM
Beautiful October and beautiful entry. God bless you and love to you, Gina
Canerdy Avatar
October 7, 2019 at 11:37 PM
Gina, you are TOO kind. THANK YOU so much. Janice
Pandit Avatar
October 7, 2019 at 4:32 PM
Simply beautiful--just like October!
Canerdy Avatar
October 7, 2019 at 11:38 PM
Thank you so much, Vijay! Janice
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