October Evening

October evening, gold and gray
Storm clouds gather up above
Winds will whisper, trees will sway
With barn owls and with mourning doves

October evening, gray and gold
Soon the lantern shall be lit
And hoards of specters, young and old
Like moths, will all be drawn to it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Jones Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 10:38 PM
Lovely and melodic.
Goodling Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 12:04 PM
Thank you! I appreciate that. <3
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