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October

By Mildred Alpern

October 1, 2023 | 4:46 AM
in ART, COLUMNS, OUTDOORS
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Photographs by Mildred Alpern, forever in our hearts.

October’s leaves formerly green
Present a multi-colored scene
Saffron, yellow, flashy red
Mauve and orange now instead

Winds that blow shake the leaves
Floating downward from the trees
They swirl about, then settle down
Form a carpet on the ground

Surprise additions are many more
On windows, stairs and brownstone door
Halloween’s humor and horror in sight
And tykes in costumes bring delight

October ends on a day of fun
For grown-ups and for little ones

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lisa too
lisa too
1 year ago

Cute.

BTW there is crafts fair at Lincoln Center this weekend Sept30-Oct 1.
Unfortunately no notice

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Sam Katz
Sam Katz
1 year ago
Reply to  lisa too

Oh, no! I always go to the Lincoln Center Crafts Fair and heard nothing about it this year. Did it happen?

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Maria
Maria
1 year ago

I love this! October /Autumn and Hallowe’en are my favorite season and holiday, respectively. Thank you for this posting and the festive images.

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Bruce C.
Bruce C.
1 year ago

The ghost exiting through the window scares me!!!

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Sarah
Sarah
1 year ago

Best time of the year!

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Cara
Cara
1 year ago

Lovely poem! Fall and winter are my favorite seasons here in Manhattan, although I avoid the touristy areas even more than usual in Dec.

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Mandy W
Mandy W
1 year ago

What a gift of images and words (and wit) Mildred left us. All done a year ahead! Sweet legacy to her readers and unknown fans.

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