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.
Copyright © Joann Stehly | Year Posted 2023
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