Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, OCTOBER, by ALICE SUTTON MCGEORGE



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First Line: The twilight of the year comes checkered ...
Last Line: Like blue of steel when tempered by the fire.
Subject(s): Autumn; Cold; Seasons; Fall


The twilight of the year comes checkered bright,
By autumn rains and frost on fallen leaves;
A mildly-soothing fear of coming night,
When winter seals Earth's tomb and Nature grieves.

The days are cooler and their pale sunlight
But little real warmth or joy retrieves;
A few late blooms attract our wondering sight,
Their giddy courage our worst fear relieves.

The nuts disconsolately fall. In fright
The squirrel scampers, poses and deceives.
Then bringing respite, in rich garb bedight,
Comes Indian summer, laden with ripe sheaves.

October's bright blue weather stirs desire,
Like blue of steel when tempered by the fire.





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