L Milton Hankins Poet Alliteration

October

October is a full box of thirty-six crayolas
Oranges, reds, gold…like sparkling colas,
Refreshing the soul like vibrant violas
Taking us higher in colorful gondolas,
All the true colors of summer gladiolas.

Rustle of the browns much like brawn
Damp with the dew of the early dawn,
Rich golden brews just freshly drawn
With smooth tawny of this spring's fawn,
Covering the dying green of my lawn.

Ushers in the holiday’s joyous season
Thanksgiving, Christmas for a good reason
(Merry, bright, joyous, and gleesome)
Ranges in color over the entire canon
Ochre, magenta, rust—all are in fashion
October, Oh, October! month chosen.

written October 4, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger October 6, 2021 at 12:40 PM I am ready for this "Thanksgiving, Christmas for a good reason (Merry, bright, joyous, and gleesome)" Oh yes! L Milton Hankins October 6, 2021 at 12:57 PM I love the Christmas season, but since Deb's been gone I don't decorate anymore.

Judy Ball October 5, 2021 at 2:17 PM Oh I do love all the colors. Great job here Milton. Wonderful description and great imagery. God Bless, JB L Milton Hankins October 5, 2021 at 6:15 PM Thanks, JB. It is always a joy to hear from you. I appreciate your thoughtful comments.

Terry Flood October 4, 2021 at 4:25 PM Smashing write, Milt. Love the 36 Crayolas reference. Terry L Milton Hankins October 4, 2021 at 4:55 PM Thanks, Terry. Always wanted but never got. We were a very poor family at the age when I was coloring. You know, I really ought to go out and buy a box of 36 and donate it to an underprivileged elementary school-age kid. Yep, I'm going to do it. Just entered my mind....

Vijay Pandit October 4, 2021 at 2:52 PM This is wonderful imagery, Milton. Enjoyed your colorful description of October--a pleasant poem you wrote L Milton Hankins October 4, 2021 at 4:17 PM Thank you so much, Vijay.

Tom Cunningham October 4, 2021 at 1:49 PM Love this time of year Milton, you've captured it well. Tom L Milton Hankins October 4, 2021 at 4:19 PM Thank you so much, Tom. It's not my favorite, but it is very colorful and enjoyable to those who are blessed not having allergies, upper respiratory ailments, and COPD. I only have the allergies, but that is enough!

Gershon Wolf October 4, 2021 at 1:17 PM Love the peacock-like variety of colors splashing across your stanzas, Milt. Great tribute to an awesome time of year. ~ Gershon L Milton Hankins October 4, 2021 at 4:19 PM Thank you, Gershon. Sure is good to have you back!