Monday, September 30, 2013

October is Upon Us!


    "Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn."

~Elizabeth Lawrence

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OCTOBER
~by Joseph Pullman Porter
Crispy air and azure skies,
High above, a white cloud flies,
Bright as newly fallen snow.
Oh the joy to those who know October!



Colors bright on bush and tree.
Over the weedy swamp, we see
A veil of purple and brown and gold.
Thy beauty words have never told. October!



Scolding sparrows on the lawn,
Rabbits frisking home at dawn,
Pheasants midst the sheaves of grain,
All in harmony acclaim, October!


Brown earth freshly turned by plow,
Apples shine on bended bough,
Bins o'erflowed with oats and wheat,
And satisfaction reigns complete. October!


Radiant joy is everywhere.
Spirits in tune to the spicy air,
Thrill in the glory of each day.
Life's worth living when we say, October!
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34 comments:

  1. SharonSeptember 30, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Ah, such lovely photos. Up here in the mountains, it's fun to have four seasons. And October is a beautiful month... You've captured it perfectly.

    GOD BLESS!

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    1. Debby RayOctober 1, 2013 at 3:07 AM

      Thank you...I love the mountains too, especially in the fall!

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  2. SusannahSeptember 30, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Great photos and wonderful poem. Makes you stop and think we all should enjoy the seasons instead of rushing through them with toooo many things to do. Enjoyed this beautiful post. Thank you.

    Susannah

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    1. Debby RayOctober 1, 2013 at 3:09 AM

      Thanks, Susannah...that quote really struck a chord in me. Glad you stopped by!

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  3. S. EtoleSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    The colors are so rich this time of year. I especially like the light in the photo of the hay bales.

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  4. UnknownOctober 1, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    What a nice poem and photos too! Happy October :)

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  5. VeeOctober 1, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Wonderful glow the light makes filtering through those awesome leaves!

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  6. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysOctober 1, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    My favorite month and season. Love the poem and photos.

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  7. UnknownOctober 1, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Debby,
    What a beautiful post. The poem and the photos are so pretty. Autumn is my very favorite season!
    Hugs.
    Mary

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    1. Debby RayOctober 1, 2013 at 3:29 PM

      Thanks, Mary...I love the fall! Definitely my fave too! So glad you stopped by :)

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  8. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageOctober 1, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Fabulous photos... fabulous October!

    Laura
    Harvest Lane Cottage

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  9. The Charm of HomeOctober 2, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Oh yes, one of my favorite months!! Love this verse and that campfire!
    Sherry

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    1. Debby RayOctober 2, 2013 at 7:30 AM

      Thanks, Sherry...wouldn't some marshmallows be good with it? :)

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  10. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageOctober 2, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    I'm following you on GFC.
    Laura
    Harvest Lane Cottage

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  11. Crafts a la ModeOctober 2, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Beautiful pictures, Debby... nice visiting. Linda

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  12. Debby RayOctober 3, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    Thank you, Linda....glad you stopped by :)

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  13. Denise @ secondtimearoundfindsOctober 3, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    What wonderful pictures such a nice show of fall.
    Denise

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  14. CeilOctober 4, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Hi Debby! I love these photos, it really gets me in the mood... It's still so warm here, but I've got to start looking at more scenes like this! I especially liked the campfire, and the hay rolls.

    Thank you for these calming scenes today :)
    Ceil

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    1. Debby RayOctober 11, 2013 at 5:00 PM

      I'm glad yo enjoyed it...thanks for your sweet comments :)

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  15. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaOctober 4, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Hi! I share your love of all things October! Visiting from What's It Wednesday and really enjoyed this poem and post!

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  16. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartOctober 4, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Gorgeous! You captured so much beauty of autumn and its amazing colors. Love the poem too :)

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  17. An Oasis in the DesertOctober 6, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    The poem is beautiful and goes perfectly with the stunning pictures. We have slightly cooler temps -- anything under triple digits is wonderful to us -- but we won't get any "Fall colors" here until late January. We can drive a couple of hours north and see the changing seasons in Flagstaff & Sedona -- might just have to do that!

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    1. Debby RayOctober 6, 2013 at 11:17 AM

      Oh wow, Carol...you do have a little wait! So glad I was able to share my images of fall with you! Sounds like a road trip might be in your near future :)

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  18. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 6, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Love the poem and the images Debby. Beautiful October! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  19. Debby RayOctober 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Thank you for hosting and giving us all the opportunity to share our posts with others!

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Thank you for stopping by today! Your sweet comments are such an encouragement to me.