October Sky

For my best friend Cynthia for her birthday.

As the sun sinks

Behind those distant,

Unnamed hills

My mind falls into

Reverie inspired

Of tangerine golden,

Cloud kissed October Sky.

 

Swimming back…

          Back…

              Backwards…

In time

To those Samhains we spent

Communing with spirits

And French-tricking

Neighbors for treats.

 

Now we whisper

Our wishes through

Fruit flavored smoke

In prayer that our

Matching jade hearts

Will be a set again

Soon.

Author's Note

Enjoy =)

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

aaaaaaawwwwwww! what a fine tribute to your friend .. i actually really like the font and color! it works with the theme quite well says i ... thoroughly appreciate the reference to the Celts .. :) and i am equally intrigued by "...French-tricking" .. guess i shall go a googling to see what i can find .. your poem captured and held me ... for me the change to action in
"Swimming back…

Back…

Backwards…
is wonderful .. felt the drifting so comfortably!
very enjoyable read for me!
E.

[Ashira Macy]

I am happy to see that you found most of my little secrets in this work, almost like a detective looking for clues. I am afraid you probably won't find anything on Google for "French-tricking", as only a few people I grew up with would understand the reference off the bat. Thank you as always for your wonderful review my friend!

[Latifa]

very pretty, I enjoyed the wording a lott

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much!

[Hasan Hersi]

Swimming back in time, i like the sound of that

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you!

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

As the leaves change, it seems that these memories are written in our hearts.
The peace and calm this work brings is something really special.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much, I am happy it brought you some peace. =)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

apprectiation for the season, for your friend....delightful read here.

i could feel the cool, but also feel that autumn sun beating down on me.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks Jacob, so glad you liked this!

[Sami Khalil]

Flowing with beauty and appreciation of the season. I hope you get your wishes through. Excellent...:).......

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)............

[Matching Socks]

That was beautiful Ashira, it will warm the heart of your friend for sure!

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks Ana, I hope so!

[Angad Waraich]

This is a great poem for the fall!
I really enjoyed the flow, the last bit was especially good.
I enjoyed this piece.

Well Done.
Thank you for sharing.
-Angad

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you so much, I am happy you liked it!

[Arrinae]

To me, there is nothing more peaceful than Hallow's Eve. Set in the month of harvest. The last bit of warmth before winter puts the land to rest for a time. Wonderful poem Ashira!

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you my dear, I agree. October is one of my favorite months for many reasons.

[hardeep sabharwal]

its beautiful, and imagery is captivating, a really nice reading,

and nice to see your story in larcenist magazine :)

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much! And great to see your work in there as well!