October's List

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Halloween is fast approaching. The seasons do fly by, don't they? It was time to refresh Penelope with a spookier look. As always, she is bewitched by the journey. This, along with a glowing moon peeking in my window and a prompt from Poets and Storytellers United to "write from the point of view of October" inspired my few words below.

Now I am the master of the moon
I will grant its face a solemn phase
Sweep the sky with a witch's broom
Paint the leaves so they will amaze.
Spreading spells of chill and gloom,
I will let some fall, stray into decay
Weave into this mix, cozy cocoons
Midst the sobering kiss of October

October's moon beamed through the glaze of the glass like a mystic orb. 
   
Leaves huddled. In keeping with the season, a shop window in White Rock got scary ...
    
thanks to the artistic renderings and great work of a friendly not-so-spooky painter.
   
Explore more at Poets and Storytellers United, SKYWATCH, and Saturday's Critters. 

Check out my sites: Postcards from Penelope Puddle and Musings of A Puddlist In B.C. You can link to my B.C. Fairies page HERE.

Because the state of our planet is the most pressing issue of our time, link up and learn about the  Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report.

HOLD ONTO THE LIGHT

Comments

  1. Yogi♪♪♪October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM

    Nice post. Halloween is my favorite holiday. The weather is still good, you don't have to buy anybody anything, and nobody feels bad for you if you can't make it home for the holiday.

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  2. TomOctober 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM

    ...the nights are getting chilly here, the heat need to go on soon. Maria, enjoy your autumn and stay warm and well.

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  3. an artist reflectsOctober 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM

    wonderful sky, moon and witch effects ~ great creations ~ thanks, You are so talented ~ Wow! ~ hugs

    an artist reflects

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  4. MarjaOctober 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM

    Beautiful and fun poem Love the opening line "Now I am the master of the moon" Here Halloween is not so big. We never took part in it. It is only from the last years. Great work by that painter and that young man has a beautiful smile

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  5. Carol @Comfort Spring StationOctober 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM

    I like the illustration for the fun poem - thanks

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  6. JoyfulOctober 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM

    Fantastic moon shot!

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  7. Linda's Relaxing LairOctober 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM

    Beautiful photos and illustrations.

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  8. MagiceyeOctober 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM

    Marvelous work!

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  9. rupam sarmaOctober 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM

    Nice poem. Amazing moon pic, Loved mural work.

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  10. Shiju SugunanOctober 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM

    Love the beautiful and fun October poem! And the photos perfectly capture the spooky/cozy feel of the season. Happy October!

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  11. JimOctober 10, 2025 at 4:20 AM

    Great.

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  12. IntelliblogOctober 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM

    Very Octoberish! Now that you have mentioned Halloween, I must go away and write a Halloween song! Well-penned and illustrated ;-)

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  13. Betty J. CrowOctober 10, 2025 at 5:37 AM

    Beautiful moon and awesome poem!

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  14. vanderloostOctober 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM

    I very much like the idea of cleaning the sky with the witch's broom. Lovely.

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  15. eileeninmdOctober 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM

    Hello,
    The seasons are coming faster, I like the Halloween decorations. Nice shot of the smiling artist. I love the moon photo and your October poem. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.

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  16. BreathtakingOctober 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM

    Hello :)
    I agree with everyone that your mystic orb moon shot is fabulous, and I loved your poem. and the red leaves of fall.
    Have a great weekend
    All the best
    Sonjia.

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  17. LindaOctober 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM

    We have had a few nights of frost, sure did change fast from summer like weather to Autumn.

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  18. rallentandaOctober 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM

    Great moon and Autumn leaves photos plus the sobering kiss of Autumn poem.

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  19. LisaOctober 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM

    I like "master of the moon." Just last week my son was walking to work and texted me that there was a huge moon. I couldn't see it, trees and houses in the way.

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  20. Priscilla KingOctober 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM

    I think of Halloween more as the death of the warm two-thirds of the year, the beginning of November. Love your colorful leaves though!

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  21. purplepeninportland.comOctober 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM

    I love, "master of the moon" as well as the moon photo!

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