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October has come around and as I was strolling through my neighborhood Saturday evening, I realized how much I love this month. The air is crisp and scented with apples and the first hearth fires. There is a silence in October like no other. An expectancy. A farewell. It's bittersweet.
People are beginning to settle in for winter. More pies are being baked. Plans are being made for Thanksgiving and Halloween. The lights in the homes are inviting. The pace is a bit brisker. With more purpose. The destination more gleeful.
As I walked. The moon walked with me. She was beautiful and pristine. She smiled one of those knowing smiles. My companion.
And I wished on her that night. For his company. Arms entwined. Bodies close for warmth. As we walked the streets of my neighborhood. I wished for gatherings and tables laden with food. Happy faces sitting around. Enjoying each other. Enjoying the moment. I wished for a fire in the wood stove with a glass of wine. Feet up. Content.
Content.
The sweet smell of cedar as it burned, wafting though my home. And a strong hand to hold. A loving smile to share. A kiss to savor.
Under the harvest moon, I made my harvest dream. She smiled down at me. And I up at her. As the leaves fell, and the smoke rose from the chimneys.
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Oh my - what beautiful, sensual thoughts with which to start the day. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThis was an amazingly beautiful post! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful moment, under this full harvest moon! May all of your dreams come true, Genie.
ReplyDeleteMay your dreams come true!
ReplyDeleteI know your every dream will come true sweet Genie. You are very deserving. I loved taking this walk with you. (:
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Like you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dreamboard paired with inspiring and juicy words... Thank you so much for sharing! Many blessings as your autumn dreams unfold.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your walk, what beauty! Enjoy the Harvest Moon and all she has to offer!
ReplyDeleteDelicious board, delicious post. I want to go take a walk now (except it's raining here).
ReplyDeletethis was a wonderful moon dreamboard and thoughts and wishes here. So inviting and comforting......so sensual.....I hope you get all your desires and dreams!
ReplyDeleteA lovely post :) You are such a wonderful person.
ReplyDeleteThis sweet post went straight to my heart. I hope you have that strong hand and sense of contentment you desire.
ReplyDeleteAh the scent of cedar smoke connects me completely to your dream. So mote it be!
ReplyDeleteWow! Genie! What a wonderful way to describe October! I could see each image with my mind's eye!
ReplyDeleteThis Moon was so special for me, too. I can feel the call of nesting and enjoying friends and family over in my home.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Genie for sharing about your grandmother reading the novel which The Enchanted Cottage was based on. Makes me want to go and find the book.
Thank you for sharing your moon walk here, love the dreamboard, dreamy colors. Wishing you full moon blessings.
ReplyDeleteMay your dream, painted so well in words and colors, come true!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful moon! enjoy your fall..
ReplyDeleteAMEN to the harvest moon, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteIsn't fall/Mabon awesome!?
What beautiful moments for you, Genie. May you have many, many more...and may that wish you wished come true!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written, Genie...may your harvest dream come true.
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