Susurrus of October

Senses are aroused as autumn appears Unwavering in artistry to cheer Spectacular arrays of shrubs and trees Unequaled beauty in colourful leaves Red, gold, yellow and brown tumbling down Rustling as the breeze blows them around Underfoot fallen leaves crunch in rhapsody Sounds of autumn, a seasonal melody. Owls hoot and stalk the dark woods hauntingly For they foresee Halloween’s soon to be. October’s magic for all that it brings Coming up soon, all kinds of everything Though days draw shorter and long is the night Out there the autumn moon and stars shine bright Blessed Yuletide anticipated again Earths overture composed by wind and rain Remains October's susurrus refrain. 29th September 2020