Happy October, my friends.
The month has begun wonderfully.
Cool cool mornings and warm afternoons.
Colors changing – and autumn in the air.
The grass still is green
And the aspen leaves still quake,
But the green shrub outside our entry
Has turned a brilliant magenta.
Antelope are out grazing
Finding green nibbles in the browning fields
And trees are turning a brilliant yellow
Autumn is my favorite color
The gold and orange cheer me
From head to toe!
I scolded my daughter
When she thought my shirt was pj’s!
No, it’s comfy and ushers in fall colors.
Our local newspaper published
An article I submitted this week
Inviting writers to come and join us.
Madison Valley Writers are meeting
Every first and third Friday at 10:30 am
At the Madison Valley Bank fireside room.
If you are near, I hope you’ll come.
If you’re too far to join us,
How about submitting something?
I will share your poem or short story
With those who come next week.
Here’s the one I wrote last week.
It was published in today’s “Madisonian.”
Winter comes too early
And it lasts too long.
When God created seasons,
He got it all so wrong.
The seasons should be equal –
Spring Summer Winter Fall.
Each has its own beauty
And I love them all.
But here in our Montana,
Winter comes way too soon.
We barely get a summer
When we see the autumn moon.
The leaves turn gorgeous golden.
The wild flowers die on the vine.
The frost kills the mosquitoes.
But what joy is left is mine.
I take joy in getting ready
For winter’s cold but glorious snow.
Begging neighbors to be willing
To plow us out, you know?
Winter boots and jackets
Come forward in the space
Where sandals and sundresses
Once occupied that place.
So enjoy what little autumn
We are fortunate to see
Because before you are read
Winter’s here for you and me.
Sleigh bells ring and children gather
Near the fireplace to hear
Reindeer bells and Ho-ho-ho’s.
Are you ready? Winter’s near!
Bundle Up!!
Enjoy Autumn!
Enjoy all the color changes.
Write about your favorite season.
Let me hear from you.
Love,
JanBeek
Comments on: "Happy October" (18)
(((Jan))), that was so good. Thank you for taking the time to write and share. I liked it, book.arked it and shared it. ❤️ Great job.
How very kind of you, {{{Donna}}}. I really appreciate your support and affirmation ✌🏽❤️
You are quite welcome! Hugssssss
Autumn is my favorite time of the year. Today I was in Flagstaff, at 7000 feet, the liquidamber trees were on parade, curtain up, and they knew there lines. A great show. Here in Sedona, autumn is coming. Like spring, it lasts only two or three weeks, just enough for a sneak peek. How I miss Oregon. Seasons were more equal except for the rainy season. It lasted 10 months. No wonder why Alice wanted us to move. Growing up on the San Francisco peninsula, you scarcely knew there were seasons. In the sixties, our grade school decorated for the seasons. So Vermont and Connecticut were my understanding of fall and winter. Ten to fifteen years ago, I had to work in Massachusetts, I brought Alice along. Neither of us had ever been to New England in the fall. We loved it thanks for the memory joy.
Your message is a joy! Thanks for the glimpses into your experiences with the seasons. I remember our trip to Tennessee in the fall in our motorhome about 15 years ago. Sweet times! 😄🤩
Happy October, dear Jan! There is so much to love here! WOW! The poem and publication, your shirt (I LOVE IT, tee hee–perfect fall colors), the photos–everything here oozes with God’s blessings and beautiful seasons! I appreciate you so much, Jan! ❣️💛💚🙏
Karla… right!?
Amen! There’s nothing like your area in Autumn, Jan! I pray for you, Bob, and the family. I’m subbing in schools again. I’m being wise and careful. Although I’m not here often anymore, I think and pray for you all.
Thank you! I appreciate your comments and your prayers. God bless you!!
You’re welcome ☺️!
A lovely poetic welcome to the month which I hope will linger on for you
Thank you, Derrick. I hope it stays nice at least until the 22nd when we leave for 3 weeks in Switzerland 🇨🇭 ❤️
This is a lovely post Jan. I love fall but I am with you on Winter! You get it much worse than we do! ( or should I say more beautiful )?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? It’s lovely from inside looking out!! Thanks for your comment, Dwight. I appreciate you! ❤️
You are very welcome, my friend!
I agree with you Jan, the seasons each hold their own magical beauty and are special in their own right… I loved your photos, and your poem is wonderful.. Congratulations upon your poem being published… Summer barely touched us this year with so many rainy days, but we made the most of them when the sun was out..
Sending lots of love and I love your warm autumn coloured blouse The colour really suits you…
Much love dear Jan and thank you for always sharing love and your beautiful smile.. <3 xx 🙏💖
Thank you so much, Sue. What a lovely, affirming response! ❤️🥰
Much love returned xx <3