Welcome October

A blaze of colour, flamboyant flames of oranges, reds and yellows;

Woodlands garnished with glossy chestnuts and burnished copper hallows;

Temperatures cool and light glows beneath sunny, cloudless skies.

Welcome October

As Autumn fades away, leaves falling, wild annuals diminishing;

Last days before daylight saving, mornings bright at seven, dawn rising;

Celebrating the Samhain season, old Gaelic for Summer's grand finishing.

Welcome October

A busy time of year for Nature's hibernating creatures;

Small mammals, mice and birds are busy storing food for Winter;

We build fires to celebrate the season, honouring those who have gone before us.

Sue Cartwright

Spiral Leaf