October Told Her

She wandered about the peaceful eve Not knowing what it was she sought Pumpkins on porches, a few fallen leaves Weren’t as welcome a sight as she thought October told her "Go explore I promise you, you will find more All that glitters is truly gold When these treasures you behold" She wondered about the All Hallows And the state in which they would find her For the dusk and the chill air that follows Are a beautiful, painful reminder October told her "Hold on tight To childhood joys like Halloween night Don’t let your old age make you part With the tricks and treats you hold at heart."