October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up around the dancing flames and sink into a good book.

October Is Here

October is here, the ground is painted with many colors.

Playful flames, sparking up the fireplace,

Filling the room, with warmth.

Rakes are set to be used,

Cold air is coming around the bend.

No more shorts. or tank tops,

Beaches aren’t filled, pools are empty,

Time for costumes, and candy,

Pumpkins and apples are here to come,

Watermelon has come and soon vanished,

Time to wear long sleeves,

Sweat pants, yoga pants, jeans fill my drawers,

Uggs, bearpaws are ready to be worn,

Thanksgiving,

My Birthday,

Christmas,

Are waiting to arrive.

October is here, and ready to stay a while;