Shira K 4S

This is October

Outside in October it is dreary

as though somebody has cried.

There are many leaves scattered on the ground

As though a hurricane just blew in.

It is mostly orange, yellow and brown

swirled together like a painting.

The deer and chipmunks are

gathering food to prepare for the winter.

The birds are flying south

and directing each other.

The plants are getting ready

to sleep for the winter.

I can feel autumn

approaching in my bones,

children are getting their costumes

for trick-or- treating,

the days are getting shorter

this is OCTOBER.