October

The weather is cold and dreary during this time
Yet it is loved my many
The leaves change to warm colors
The ground slowly starts to dry up
As sky settles to a dull shade of gray
And the crisp air starts to nip and bite at your nose

The last of the colorful leaves glide to the ground
They crunch softly under my shoes
Children are no longer seen wearing shorts and swimwear
They are bundled up in cotton sweaters and fuzzy hats
Instead of jumping into the cold swimming pool water
They are leaping into piles of colorful leaves
Families gather together in front of the television
With bowls of food and game jerseys on
As college football season rolls around

The storms are calm, yet spirits are highly active
Spooky costumes are thrown on by eager children
As they roam from house to house
Searching for a chocolate delicacy
Dreadful decorations are put up
As an attempt to scare off strangers
Friends stay up late watching scary movies
Hardly daring to get any sleep
It is a scary, yet enjoyable time for us all
As we get ready for the oncoming winter

- NK