Wednesday, October 1, 2008

October, How I Love Thee.

October --- you make me happy. Long ago, you saw me into this world ... on a cool crisp afternoon. The first air I breathed came from you.

You have continued to nourish me throughout my life ... inspiring me with your rich autumn colors, enriching my body with your earthy scented air, calling me to reflect on the cycles of life, encouraging me to walk the earth in search of all the beauty that surrounds me. The colors of your sky are wondrous. The way you call animals to harvest and to hibernation is simply awesome. I feel the pull of it also. I want to stock my cabinets, to pull out the quilts, to hibernate a bit ... but not before I explore all your amazing beauty and wonder. Not before I watch the does eat up the last of the grasses. Not before I watch the squirrels harvest the acorns and the leaves explode in gorgeous colors that could never be replicated by anything other than you.

So, I will walk. I will reflect. I will cuddle up at night with my family ... with windows open to your delicious scent.I will rejoice in you ... and savor every moment.

Thank you October.

Love,
Jodi

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3 comments:

Unknown said...

What lovely sentiments. You hav such an eloquent way of writing. I am so glad you stopped by my blog. Now I get a chance to get to know you, as well.
hugs,
Tammy

Mitzi said...

Oh beautiful Jodi! I can smell the air. You are a lovely writer:)

Paula said...

I will be walking with you, just on opposite's sides of our country, crunching through crackling leaves, smelly the ancient mossy woods, feeling the fall winds in my hair.
Looking forward to seeing where you walk this month.