Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, OCTOBER'S HEART OF GOLD, by JOY WILLIAMS HARMON


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OCTOBER'S HEART OF GOLD, by                    
First Line: It was autumn, I remember
Last Line: Giving october's heart pure gold.
Subject(s): Autumn; October; Seasons; Fall


It was autumn, I remember,
And the leaves were red and brown,
Myriad birds were winging southward
Ere brown nuts came tumbling down.
Stood we together, eyes downward,
To the sunshine-mottled ground,
Where the leaves came rustling -- rustling
'Neath our feet there on the mound.

It was autumn-blue October,
And the north wind whispered low
Of a coming bleak December,
When a frigid fury'd blow.
Watched we leaf-boats floating seaward
On the river's current slow --
Saw bright leaves falling -- falling,
As we parted long ago.

In our hearts it was December,
With a farewell pierced with woe,
Ere we promised to remember,
Though time in passing be slow.
Each year in memory stand I there
Where the singing breezes blow,
And leaf-boats on the blue Seschanna --
Pass in vibrant, golden glow.

Again 'tis autumn -- yes -- October,
And the winds bird-laden blow,
Faint smile I at youthful fervor,
And a parting long ago.
The house of memory is much richer
For that day on Life's threshold,
Where you whispered low, "Forever,"
Giving October's heart pure gold.





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