“An October Day”

“An October Day”

By Derek F

The calendar flipped

To a different script

September is gone

Now comes a new dawn

The autumn leaves have arrived

But summer still tries to stay alive

Giving us more days

To enjoy the final heatwave

Bask in the sunshine

Feel fine as we drink some wine

Music is playing for all to hear

It’s a fiesta full of lots of cheer

An October day

Allows us to play

An October day

Begs us to stay

If only it lasted forever

Then you’d be able to be clever

Perhaps we can take in one last sunset

Before it’s dark, there’s one lasting image to get

Cherish this cool time of year

Maybe even spot a deer

All as we walk through the park

And catch the moon’s spark

It isn’t too hard to see

If you stay long enough, it becomes reality

The sun slowly fades away

Proving a purple color for today

An October day

Allows us to see the light

An October day

Makes everything feel alright

Sunshine of Hope

“Sunshine of Hope”

By Derek F

It’s a rainy day in the village

The storm intensifies to a feverish pitch

Gusts can be felt from inside

As the raindrops fall at a fast pace

They fire from the sky like a good fastball

That blows by an overmatched batter during a game

You can hear the swish sound the bat makes

As it misses the mark completely in search of fish

Only there’s no bait that can be found

Instead, we’re reminded of the Long Island sound

The gray overcast skies are a reminder

Indeed, it’s a soup and coffee kind of day

As we approach sunset on the first day of autumn, we’re searching for a missing light

It’s the one that invigorates us when things are quiet

A peaceful, calm existence that we enjoy in the early evening

Just give us a sign that we can catch a glimpse

Sunshine of hope

Helps us cope

Sunshine of hope

Provides enlightenment

That we can turn it around

No matter the distraction

Let’s stand proud

And get more satisfaction

“A True Star”

“A True Star”

By Derek F

The first time our eyes met, I knew from the start

You were pleasant and cool like the autumn wind

Maybe it was your way of seeing the sad side of me

The way you smiled wasn’t lost on me that day

Even as I drifted and died during that time, I always felt I’d see you again

You saw me at my lowest point when I was broken

But sometimes, things are understood during such moments

The next time you saw me, you were so kind

It was then that I realized special people still exist

As I got more comfortable, I started to talk to you

You were so nice and handled things with grace

It really helped me rediscover who I truly am

As the weather changed, so did my whole outlook

It was more positive and understanding of things

You never changed the unique person you are

You are warm like the sun on a beautiful day

A true star

Shines brightly

A true star

Shines nightly

The spotlight is never too big for you at all

That’s why I believe in you and think you’ll be a success

Somehow, you taught me so much in our little chats

That winning smile and mesmerizing style comes through

I never thought I’d ever feel the way I do about you

That someone who really gets it can make me see better days

Even in my latest struggle, I no longer look behind

Instead, I look forward and appreciate so much more

That one day, I told you what you meant wasn’t even hard

Had it been another time, I wouldn’t have said anything

In that moment, you deserved to hear the truth

I respect who you are and enjoy speaking with you

When I gave you the card, you thanked me for it

Even though I asked what you thought later, I didn’t want to make a big deal

It was the thought that counts, which I nicely expressed

You can light up even the darkest days like the full moon

A true star

Is always clever

A true star

Is now and forever

“The Night”

“The Night”

by Derek Felix

The night brings out a calm

A quiet presence that is unique

It allows us to breathe the autumn air

And take in the crescent moon

We can look at the dark blue sky

And be captivated by the shining stars

That in some aspects seem so close

But in others, are so far away

They are full of promise in a world of despair

Inviting to reach out and touch its igniting light

Creating more smiles and a better feeling

The golden spotlight allows us a moment to appreciate

And see things we can’t always envision

It’s all out there to be had

Explore the night and feel as one