October Thoughts

October Wind

Demon wind

snatches leaves --

offended by glorious colours

thrusts icy 

fingers

into unsuspecting places

wickedly howls 

along the eaves

promising worse to come.

October Sun

Fond remembrance 

of summer’s lazy days

cuddle in warmth

of autumn rays. 

Hide from wind’s

icy blast

echoing snows 

of Januarys past.

Bide awhile 

autumn -- remain.

Winter -- delay

to come again.