October Piece
As an October tradition here at ACZ, the annual posting of “October Piece”
– Paz
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October Piece-
O! To be that Canada Goose, and see through those geese eyes,
That patchwork carpet below arrayed,
All Nature’s vainglorious color displayed,
As I fly through blue-gray October skies.
Ah! To be that white-tailed deer,
Browsing ‘mongst the elms and pines,
Walking the tumbled-down rock fence lines,
As I bid the first snowflake “Appear!”.
Oh! To be that fox of the glen,
Who seeks all manner of food and forage,
To fatten his flanks with winter storage,
When drifting snows will surround my den.
Alas! To be that little one,
Raking leaf piles, carving pumpkins,
Stuffing a scarecrow country bumpkin,
Breathlessly awaiting Halloween fun!
Seek peace,
Paz
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