OCTOBER ODE

 

Oh October, glowing gold and bright reds,  

in fields and leaves and mountainside beds.

Changes around me are much like my life.

They glow with delight as they smother inner strife.

Taking walks and driving through fields that glow,

knowing that soon they will be filled with soft snow.

Opines we feel knowing summer has passed,

sharing fond memories that forever will last.

Beings and gardens share much in common,

as we lament in remembrance that blooms must say, “Amen.”

Ever and often we glance out from inside,

as rain pummels down and washes leaves that died.

Reverence fills my soul as I look out and see,

the changes out there are like changes in me.

So ends this ode to October but more lies ahead . . . 

as I linger in thoughts and lie longer in bed.

while swirling of memories goes about in my head.

My life is like October which moves like a song, 

even if parts of me feel like they are gone.  

My memory is not what it use to be,

but I cling to each though like a crimson leaf on a tree.  

Life is filled with north winds that blow, 

and parts of myself might get lost in the flow.

But I am strong and eager and often filled with delight,

as I linger in warmth by the fire at night.

I see the changes out there beyond us.

Do I ponder the same that goes on inside us?

Is my soul ready for the drama of Fall?

Is it filled to overflowing with the One who loves us all?

Do I keep walking forth against the North wind,

if I’m blown and spin in a swirl that turns me outside-in?

I keep walking forth at a steady pace,

knowing my Lord embraces me with His GRACE.

God’s riches I see in October’s color.

They glitter and explode this month as none other.

Riches unearned but with humility accepted,

as I ponder the beauty God’s earth has reflected.

Always with me, His Spirit in my soul,

I marvel at the glory of His presence, my goal.

Cheering me on, embraced by His love,

I shuffle through life as I’m led from above.

Ever, forever, God never lets go, 

reminding me always that I must go with the flow.

Today I feel blessings I am unworthy to receive,

but God’s presence fills me and does not deceive.

October brings forth deep desires,

to ponder and sing of all that transpires.

I see leaves swirling frenzy as winds blow hard,

to remind me of my own debris in my heart.

I breathe out a long sigh as I release all my woes,

and breathe in new freedom from my head to my toes.

I feel a release as I see the fall sights,

and my heart twirls with glee as I grasp new delights.

I’m open and empty to grasp all I can, 

in these dim lit days as winter is at hand.

I bundle up in layers of wool,

 as I brave the north winds before winter’s snow.  

I keep moving forward against the brisk rain,

 knowing that God in my life is my gain.

New awareness that Fall is very much in my life,

I keep moving forward, my heart empty of strife.

I feel renewed daily with deep joy inside, 

knowing my Lord, my God is with me, my guide.

And so I end this long October Ode,

and hope all who read this enjoy this month’s treasures like gold.

I could write little diddies all the day long,

but then the delight would fade in this song.

May blessing abound as we move into winter,

May our hearts ponder thoughts that give us delight.

May God in His grace give us all we desire,

May God be with us every day and each night.

May our Lord spread His bounty so full in our hearts,

Let our minds mull the generous gifts He imparts.