October

October brings us 'round to wonder What's ahead as our year is ending This vibrant time with colors transcending On Earth at this time every year. From green to yellow, to orange, and brown Disappearing leaves and flowers give us pause Unaware we grieve their loss On Earth at this time every year. A signal of loss, but we seem to welcome The transformation as if it were new We need this annual loss, it's true On Earth at this time every year. More time inside with the harvest complete Mother quilts, Father cans, sister weaves Empty trees, piles of leaves On Earth at this time every year. Though the days cool, our attitudes warm Reflecting through these transitions, though strange October leads us to the season of change On Earth at this time every year.