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Dear October,

October 2, 2015 By Talya Tate Boerner 4 Comments

Dear October,

Dear October,

Oh! I rejoice in your spirit, your essence. The memories of things past. The warmth of good things to come. The flavors and colors and aromas you bring, like a friend whose stories never get old, whose laugh is always familiar no matter how much time has passed between visits.

Roadside pumpkin patches, a blanket of orange leaves. Homemade popcorn balls and apples dipped in melted caramel. The smell of white gold during harvest.

Dear October - cotton!

Let’s do a moon dance ‘neath the cover of October skies.

I’ve been waiting for you, October. Waiting for the wonderment and reassurance and remembrances you bring.

Baptize me with your goodness.

Fall leaves

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Musical Pairing:

Van Morrison, Moondance

Filed Under: Nature & Seasons, Simple Pleasures, Writing Tagged With: Autumn, Fall, memories, October

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Comments

  1. Colene says

    October 2, 2015 at 9:06 am

    Lovely! A great read to start the day!

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  2. Barbara Tate says

    October 2, 2015 at 10:06 am

    I have been waiting for your “Dear October”. I love that you write letters to each month. Love the pictures.

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  3. Jo Hamner says

    October 2, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Beautiful. I love October and Moondance, too. Tears….

    Reply
  4. what is the fine of driving without insurance says

    October 4, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    This is such a beautifully-rendered memory. Lovely writing. I wonder why it stuck with you so clearly, as well. You’re alone, but not lonely. I wonder if this is at the heart of it? There is also a sense of awe here. So interesting.

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