~ October's
Shawl ~
October is a
splendid 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 tumbling 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.
Marilyn Ferguson
©1987 used with permission
Marilyn's Poetry
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