October is like a combination
Of June and November, my
Two favorite months. I love
Indian summer when I see
Cornstalks stacked like a tee-pee
And an old man sitting on a stump
Watching the fire of burning leaves.
People are decorating with pumpkins;
Some just a few and others using
Dozens. The smells and the sounds.
Cider and donuts. Birds are still chirping
But not as many as the sojourn to the
Winter homes has begun.
When we see the harvest I am
Thankful. Dedicated farmers or
Gardeners have much to offer at
The markets. They worked hard
During the heat and sometimes
The drought that comes in summer.
In the schools, the fall decorations
Are up and kids a getting anxious
About Halloween and what they
Will dress up as. Merchants are
Using the month for promotions.
October is a month for reflection.
We have much to be thankful for.
There are many in need and i
Think we should get ready to help.
Stanski
October 2, 2022,^
Steve Haarman 