5. October Air
October has
the clearest air
the coolest nights
the brightest moons lie still
like autumn leaves
I am renewed
by thoughts
of you
Tomorrow, my love,
I may need to wear a raincoat
galoshes made of manufactured latex
an umbrella wide enough
to keep us dry
in a sudden
storm
But I am
of the faith
that storms will pass
the rains will dry
and love as cool and clear
as October air
will still
be ours
Carl Cook
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