Penny,s Place

October is a lovely month
           Wrapped in a flaming shawl
           It holds the richest treasures
           As the summer turns to fall.

           The brilliant leaves swirl to the earth
           Colors of orange and brown
           Dipped in scarlet and touched with bronze
           They fall silently to the ground.

           The grass is dying, the flowers are gone
           October is taking his stand
           He is paving the way for winter
           Leaving his mark upon the land.

           He does his job so silently
           Splashing the woodlands with gold
           To be altered by ruthless 'Ole Winter
           Who enters so careless and bold.

           He will crinkle the leaves that you've colored
           Causing a state of despair
           And cover the day with a blanket of gray
           Forgetting you ever were there.

           But, although your radiant flame must die
           And the delicate leaves do fall
           You've paved the way for snowflake days
           As winter drapes your shawl.

           Author/Written By:
           Marilyn Ferguson
           ©1987

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