Longfellow's October From The Poet's Calendar

I had shared a poem by Wadsworth in June, July, August, and September, and most of them really enjoyed reading of this beautiful poem of the month. These poems are from The Poet's Calendar by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The Poet's Calendar is a compilation of Longfellow's set of twelve beautiful poems, each song describing and narrating the essence of each of the twelve months of the calendar year. So, here you have Longfellow's October:

My ornaments are fruits; my garments leaves, 

Woven like cloth of gold, and crimson dyed; 

I do not boast the harvesting of sheaves, 

O'er orchards and o'er vineyards I preside. 

Though on the frigid Scorpion I ride, 

The dreamy air is full, and overflows 

With tender memories of the summer-tide, 

And mingled voices of the doves and crows.

October is a month of transition- with tender memories of the summer tide. And, soon we would see the onset of winter, and the beauty that it brings. If you want to read all the set of twelve songs, you can read it here: https://bit.ly/2YrS66R

Have a happy October!