October is an actress
who plays three roles

Young maiden wearing robes
of russet, scarlet and umber,
Adorning herself with golden leaf,
purple amethysts and red garnets,
Rushing to meet her lover
on snow-capped mountain
to dance to the music of the wind.

Homemaker harvesting Fall’s abundance
of plump pumpkin, sleek eggplant, and golden pear,
Serving hot tea and cinnamony apple crisp
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