Dear October

Just words.

                          Dear October

Hello dear October. My old friend.

Cooler day and the beauty of the change of color of the trees.

Allow us.

To slow down and ponder who we are, where we are going?

A good Spring and Summer.

I saw my old friend Big Sur in May and I danced with Lake Huron at Port Austin in July.

I lost a mentor and I took my grandchildren to his first day of school. 

Life teaches us.

Slow down and smell the roses, time won't slow down for us, if we are always running.

Ensure we make the good days last and we must mourn the people we lost.

Fall is here, the Autumn day seem easy and fair.

We are blessed to see the earth die, knowing, in the Spring.

She will come alive for us and bless the earth again.

Dear October spirit, I will go talk with you at Lake St. Clair.

I will burn some sage for a dear uncle,

I will burn some sage for my world.

I will pray we stop fighting.

I will pray every life have food and shelter. Are safe.

The leave are changing colors, Halloween is coming and cold days of Winter is coming.

Please lord of life and death.

Take care of the people I love and thank you for my many kind friends.

Life can be heavy. If you love someone. Please tell them you love and need them. They may need these words.

                            Coyote

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

You greet October as a much admired friend. Wanting to slow things down because life flashes by too quickly. Your words reflect on past seasons and your losses and gains. Your wise uncle's passing, your time spent with grandchildren. I imagine you with the spirit of October, burning sage, and I thank you for the wisdom of your words Coyote. Yes, we should tell our loved ones how much we love them.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

We should tell the folks we love them. Never know when we shall see them again. Thank you Chris for reading and the kind words.

[Chris Shaw]

It is my pleasure and I thank you for the joy of your poetry Coyote, and mean it most sincerely Coyote

[Fran Marie]

October brings a certain Calm along with its
Crisp fresh air and beauty of. Turning leaves
A time for reflection on life and...allowing
downtime to ponder the nature of things past
and present..love October with all its glory
Nice work John

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. Thank you Fran for reading and the comment.

[Sean M. Addams]

VERY DEEP AND BEAUTIFUL IMAGERY . OVERALL I THOUGHT YOU DID A GOOD JOB CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF OCTOBER

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Sean. I appreciate the comment.

[Sean M. Addams]

No problem

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... our grandchildren grow up so quickly... they are the hope of the world. Their years bring some tears, but we have a democracy for the pursuit of happiness. It is important as the October leaves 🍁 turn colors that we diligently learn what our Candidates for Congress really stand for... and then Vote as it will affect the future for our grandchildren. A beautiful write of the Season of Reason. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Pat and I agree. Vote.

[Neville]

These fine words at first seem to take the form of a letter, yet they read like a poem, and sound like both a prayer and a pledge to the Dear month of 'October'.... they are as already said, fine words, yet they are far more than even that, because they contain an important message for each of us, regardless of race, colour or creed... it tells us of the perceived importance of telling those whom we love and hold dear, that we love them and need them.... Cheers Coyote... Neville

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right my friend and thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Neville]

Always a real pleasure and never a chore, I assure you of that.... N

[Cobblestone Traveler]

Such a delicate, thoughtful tribute to October. I like how you portray it as the near-end of life and the time to hold dear what we love before it could leave us. Very thought-provoking and beautiful. Thank you for sharing..

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[LazerRays]

This is more than words :) the descriptions really brings the message to light. In contrast it show very high quality of scenery and makes my senses tingle :) nice work

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Sarah. I appreciate the kind words.

[Onlyme]

Oh, I loved this nostalgic, hopefully, and warmth of lovely things. Held within a tight poem. Beautifully expressed and felt.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Dawn. I appreciate the comment.

[Onlyme]

Thank you Coyote for sharing.

[ayesha cullen]

The title of the poem caught my eyes, more so because October is my favourite month, and you have composed an excellent piece on it. Good work!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Ayesha. I appreciate the comment. I like October too.

[Jon Roggie]

I love October. August and September...
Let's just say not the best time of year for me.
I would join you in the burning of the sage,
but my mom can't handle the smoke.
I would ask, if it wouldn't be a bother,
to burn a little extra for me.
Sooth the spirits of the departed.

[Coyote Poetry]

I will burn some sage for you my friend and thank you for reading and the comment. I appreciate Jon.

[The Iron Horseman]

This is absolutely beautiful, Coyote. Truer words were never spoken than your final line. It's strange how the Fall makes us all reminisce and take stock of ourselves, isn't it? Be well, my friend. Enjoy the Fall colors.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend and I agree. Fall is the days for us to think and relax.