Attribution: Scott Bauer, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Image: Brilliant Golden brown Autumn leaves (here)October is not about to be dislodged
Steadfast in its make-up it is holding out
There are elements it is trying to dodge
Stellar in adherence and ably stout
Likely to be stingy in extending its warmth
Bastion against elements creating dissensions
Reproached by calls for more of Autumn
Those who abhorred the impending cold months
October must invariably stand its ground
Not to be intimidated by all and sundry
Only a twisted smile is all that is apparent
Allowing Providence's hand against a mutiny
For Magaly's at Real Toad's - October in the chair
October is a lovely month after the heat of the summer, much wanted rain, plus Halloween.
ReplyDeleteGreat poem Hank.
Yvonne.
This is absolutely exquisite, you give October such poise and strength! 💖
ReplyDeleteA truly intense and sophisticated description of October, good one! :)
ReplyDeleteOctober sure can stand on its own, sturdy as stone
ReplyDeleteI think our October is fighting against reality. We've only just begun to see autumn temperatures.
ReplyDeleteNice image, and thank goodness that autumn offers such wonderful gifts because once winter arrives we often really need to remember the three seasons that came before the cold tundra!
ReplyDeleteI've been feeling the stinginess your poem speaks of. We must have a sit down with October. This chills are just not cool... or too cool, I guess.
ReplyDeleteI feel October to be a teacher, someone not to mess with... yes October is a bastion I guess.
ReplyDeleteStanding its ground against the inevitable, as do we all. Nice, Hank!
ReplyDeleteLove the sense of strength you give October, as if "she" is standing up against the oncoming cold, proudly showing off her beauty. Which indeed, she is. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteworthy of such celebrations!
ReplyDeleteI like your strong and noble October
ReplyDeleteWow! You really nailed this one, Hank! You have a worthy October.
ReplyDeleteNice poem, Hank! I've been watching her, October, for many years, more than I'll tell here. She is standing firm. Even towards the end still there, my BDay is way down on her days.
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So far she's been warm during the days but she is chilly at night.
ReplyDeleteA great description of all October is and brings.
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