Monday, October 31, 2011

Dancing in the Leaves

Glass pumpkins, perfect for an October day.

October, Store-Keeper
by Ethel Romig Fuller

October is the keeper
of a bargain store
See the orange posters
At the windows and the door.

Within are piles of remnants,
Some faded, it is true,
By a summer's wear and tear;
Some as good as new.

Mill-ends of dahlia satin,
Chiffon of thistledown,
Cloth of goldenrod enough
For a party gown.

Zinnia ribbon yard lengths-
Note prices on the tags!-
Fringed with asters, they would make
The most distinctive bags.

And trays of lacquered rose haws
And watermelon seeds-
Could any combination be 
Lovelier for beads?

I hope your October was dressed in the most beautiful of finery
and you felt like dancing in the leaves.
Happy Halloween!