OCTOBER MAGIC

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 29 Sep 2010
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Autumns finally on its way,
Octobers nearly here,
some people say they love Summer,
but this is my favourite time of the year.

Frosty mornings and shortening days,
spur us on to get things done.
All around preparations,
are being made for the cold winter nights to come.

Many frogs and insects,
begin to disappear,
as they go into hibernation,
for the coldest time of the year.

The Hawthorn and the rose-hip bushes,
are stripped of their harvest by the birds,
October is the time for mushroom picking,
walking the forest's and the woods.

The golden rays of autumn sunshine,
are almost on their way,
"Watchout!" You just might see a squirrl,
collecting nuts to hide away.

You can't help but open your eyes,
to the wonderful world of nature,
when your walking at my favourite time of the year,
yes walking in October.

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Submitted by shoe on
This is just wonderful, captures Autumn perfectly.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Thankyou shoe, so glad you see what I see. Jenny.

 

Submitted by JoseHdz on
a favorite time for all poets, perhaps.. pleasure to read: smooth flow.. cheers.

Submitted by Highhat on
Yes a very atmospheric poem. I liked it- autumn is a time of beauty in nature- all the golden colours and the brisk walks in the forest- you are quite right ;)pia

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi JoseHdz, Yes totally agree, a wonderful time of the year for poets, also for walking and getting inspiration. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Pia, Thankyou so much for your kind words, doesn't it just make you want to go walking in the forest, that's what I plan to do this weekend. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Highhat on
I like treading on the dead leaves in the forest- it sounds as though you are walking on crisps- I don't like making a noise in the forest- love the quietude- but just a couple of leaves ;)

Submitted by Kahdai on
Ooh thanks I now look form=ward to the cold weather I usually dread,! yet agree it is a magical time of mystery! K

"I will make sense with a few reads \^^/ "

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Yes Pia I totally agree, treading the forest, just being able to hear the natural sounds is so wonderful. Isn't it wonderful how people will say, 'hello' when you walk in the country, woods or forest, unlike when your in town, nobody speaks to anybody. In the country you meet such nice gentle people who walk for pleasure, or walking their dogs. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Kahdai, Hope I have inspired you to go for a walk this weekend, glad you got the picture. The magic of October. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Highhat on
Yes its lovely when they greet you with a big smile. It is as though you have something to share- the wonders of nature- the sounds, the smell and the sight. Yes wonderful I love going for walks- sleep well at night also- lots of fresh air.

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
That is so true, I always sleep better when I have been out for a walk. You cannot beat fresh air. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Highhat on
Sure can't- ;) pia

Submitted by Kahdai on
Aah me too, maybe its the fresh air makes people feel cheerful enough to be smiling & say 'morning! :)

"I will make sense with a few reads \^^/ "

Submitted by MistakenMagic on
I realised autumn was finally here when I saw my cold breath rise in front of me for the first time in months and months! Really love this poem, Jenny - as Shirley said, it captures Autumn perfectly! Magic xxx

 

Submitted by iDrew on
Mushroom picking! That's all I'm saying on that subject. Really enjoyed reading this but I don't want winter to come. I don't like winter, all big coats and red sniffy noses. xDrew the CLUELESS COLLECTIVE'S magazine of poetica Issue #6 -http://www.cluelesscollective.co.uk - OUT Oct 1st. With an Andrew Motion exposé, news of an amazing Auden discovery, and an exclusive interview with Charlotte De’Ath about …

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Submitted by fatboy74 on
Really enjoyed this Jenny - not a big fan of the autumn but am of this poem. Great. :-)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi pia, wish I could take you to our local forest, it's absolutely beautiful, but then all forest's are. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi pia, wish I could take you to our local forest, it's absolutely beautiful, but then all forest's are. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
don't know what went wrong with my computer there, sending message twice. Anyway Kahdai, I agree with you about the fresh air, but I also think it's because people are more relaxed, away from the hussle and bussle. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Thankyou for your kind words magic. Yes I know what you mean about your cold breath rising, especially in the early mornings. Jenny xx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hello IDrew, Thanks for your comment, I know what you mean about the winter, but for me there is the colours of this time of the year. Its a time for being cozy with loved ones by the fire, for planning for the garden for next years crop of food, looking forward to Hallowene, telling stories. But then that is just my opinion. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Fatboy74, I am so glad you enjoyed this poem, even if your not a fan of Autumn. Thanks for the comment. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Highhat on
Hi Jenn- I'd love to take you for a walk here as well. You are kind- and yes forests are just the way they should be - a place to experience nature and the quietude and calm. I don't like winter either but >I know what you mean about everything being cosy at home and indoors. I do like christmas though !! All I need is a fireplace in this concrete jungle!! pia ;D

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Ah yes a real fire there's nothing like it, we used to have one, but now just have to be thankful for the electric one, it's got one of those wheels that go round inside with a bulb, gives the effect of flames. But on Hallowene we always have a fire outside, eat filled jacket potatoes, with bacon and yummie cheese. I love to eat chestnuts off the fire too. Let's just hope the weather keeps fine, not to good if it rains. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Highhat on
We can be sure that it will rain but I hope your Halloween is sanctified. Sounds scrumptious with the food and the fire outside. Would be too cold to do that here- we, at least some, just hollow out a pumpkin and that's sort of it I think. It's very cold here! brrr- nice with the electric fire- would be cosy in my flat too but I have central heating and the electricty bill would be immense if I had one of those. Electricity is expensive here- pia;)

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Yikes! I can't spell, just noticed I spelt Halloween wrong, see I told you your spelling was better than mine Pia. I know what you mean about expensive electric bills, we don't have it on all the time, we do have central heating, but if me and my partner are watching television, say on a Saturday night, it is cosy in the winter. I think that's great hollowing out a pumpkin, I have never done that, I would love to have a go, maybe I will this year. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Geoffrey on
Liked this one! My turn now, was the squirrl spelling deliberate? My grandfather used to talk of them this way. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, not here I'm afraid, mine get grilled.

Submitted by Kahdai on
Jenny everyone is nicer in the countryside am stuck in city now!

"I will make sense with a few reads \^^/ "

Submitted by Highhat on
Jenny- you hollow out the pumpkin and make a zig zaw lid (in reverse order) and put a little candle inside- a table candle maybe- one that can burn for a few hours and then you put it outside your front door- looks really nice during the dark evenings and grey days. When I go for walks along the streets where there are ordinary houses it looks very pretty if they have lighted pumpkins outside around Halloween ;) cheers pia;)

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