October, When the Leaves Intensify

October, when the leaves intensify - colored explosions: orange, yellow, red, breezes to temper summer's heat draw nigh. There's one last month of days with lightened sky before our Daylight Saving goes to bed; October, when the leaves intensify. A campsite will my kinfolk occupy, by hot bonfire we'll sing and break the bread, breezes to temper summer's heat draw nigh. So many sports events to satisfy this fan: World Series appetites are fed, October, when the leaves intensify. The crisp night air, hot chocolate, pumpkin pie, warm sweaters, gloves, and scarves become widespread, Breezes to temper summer's heat draw nigh. Sweet treats for trick-or-treaters who stop by, the pirates, princesses, and walking dead. October, when the leaves intensify; Breezes to temper summer's heat draw nigh. Written 12 July 2020