I love October

Did you see those huge potted mums at Costco these last couple of weeks? Only $6.99 for a big five-gallon pot!

I bought five of them and have them all over the front and back patios – beautiful!

It was one of those fine October days
free from summer’s heat and haze
but not yet gripped by the autumn chill.

It was one of those fine October days
when the sky’s so clear
you can see the moon
through the atmosphere
at midday.

It was one of those fine October days
when the trees sport yellow and red
instead of everyday summer green.

It was one of those fine October days
when one draws a deep breath
and is grateful
to be resident on Earth.

 – Richard Greene