Sweet October

There's nothing quite like an October day,

for it brings back cherished memories...

Memories of my childhood as my sister and me

dressed up in our Halloween costumes

for the neighborhood to see;

We'd make our rounds, pillowcases open wide

and we'd take all of the treats our tummies

could abide.

Ms. Flora gave out cupcakes

and candied apples too!

Her  great big house was always

the first house we would go to.

We wore our costumes to school

for everyone to see;

We studied only half a day

and then at the carnival we would play,

with a haunted house and games galore;

With a school day like this,

how could we want for more?

Now I am grown,

October still makes me smile,

for it was in October I gave birth

to my youngest child.

I gave birth to his older sister too

in that month so dear,

and whenever I see the autumn sky

I can't help but shed a tear.

We have raked leaves aplenty

and piled them to the sky;

We have laughed so very hard

as we have jumped so high,

landing on the cushiony mound

laughing in such glee;

Oh, how I love October

and the joy it offers me!

Sometimes I'll go for a walk

under the October sky,

the moon so bright in the night

all I can do is sigh;

I thank God for the life He's given me

and all of the blessings galore;

As golden leaves crunch beneath my feet,

I know I could want for nothing more.