i am october
seductive with my colors
painting earth in brilliant
blazing reds and oranges
yellow
whispering in hushed tones, “come, follow me”
chills in my breath, “wrap up, get warm”
crisp and cutting
in my fresh air
strutting and confident
i am here.
and i bring two moons
one, announcing me
one, as my mic drop
making my presence known.
unforgettable
i bring death.
burning down, down, down
the old
hospicing
seeding it, down, down, down
into the earth, into the soil and
decaying piles of old growth
to carry in my womb
a new life, born of me and in me
october
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