October\'s Intent.
Now, in autumn\'s hardening clay
fallen green leaves will change
to wind-bitten dark charcoal.
October has spoken.
Now foraging insect will forsake
late rose when petals decay
and new buds never open.
October has spoken.
Time of shrivelling stems,
mould growing on berries,
rime hoaring flower-beds,
cold wind chilling peppers
signs October\'s intent.
Now sinks sun and shortens day,
sags growth\'s passion to obtain
mastery for summer is over.
October has spoken.