The crisp bite of the October air
Reveals that autumn has stored away
The summer sun
For another gestational period.
Before falling into winter,
The seasonal trimester begins
With a celebration of the ghoulish
Through human nature’s offerings
Of sublime creativity.
The capricious pursuit of treats
Fades when playing dress-up
Is exchanged for
A period of self-reflection,
Which emerges with the progression
Of November.
Oh! The joys of giving sincere thanks
Prepare hearts to bequeath
Gifts of self-sacrifice;
The humbled soul,
Like a chivalrous gentleman,
Allows Lady December
To pass.
The embryo must evolve
Into a fetus.
Autumn develops into winter,
Winter will form into spring;
Summer is born, again.