The cool brisk wind comes across the fields whipping the leaves around, swirling to and fro, to the dance of autumn’s tune. Grey clouds overhead as the amber hue of the sun tries to sneak a peak through the moodiness of the day. And the limbs and branches of the trees, bared by nature’s calling to close up shop. There is something to be said about the dawn and dusk of the day as it outlines so craftily the silhouette of creation. A sharpness etched so carefully as I can now look into the forest for the trees. What a walk this morning on this last day of October!! A hauntingly beautiful morn that captures the ever present eve awaiting the little ones (and big ones) as they prepare for all hallow’s eve. Happy Halloween.
Each day is filled with promise of what is to come. No one knows but can anticipate what will take place on any given day. Today, being Halloween, I am thinking sweet and salty maybe even sour will be the anticipated words of the day. Many children will probably be up early this morning, bright eyed and bushy tailed as my dad would say, ready to get the show on the road. Costumes. Check. Orange and black attire, check. Makeup. Check. No healthy food thinking in mind at all. Check check. Parents, teachers, drivers, maybe even medical staff are all on stand by. Trick or treat. Yippee-do-dah-yea.
Isn’t it amazing how tradition built over time coincides with the seasons like an imprinted stamp on a headstone?! This time of the year where darkness befalls most of the day now until early January, creating an ominous foreboding ambiance, as the tradition of human-made costume wear whilst holding candy-filled pillow cases or pumpkin pails. come a knocking. Treat or treat. Oops trick or treat. Tis the reason for the season? Nah. But autumn’s charm and character certainly befits its weathered nuances to suit the spooktacular occasion of the upcoming eve. Bootiful I would say.
So be safe little ones and big ones. Allow the fun of the night, the treats, be more than the tricks. Yeah? Knock knock parents and smile. It’s show time. And at the end of the night, as the bounty is displayed and sorted of the do’s and don’ts of the loot….check check and check. Happy Halloween. Blessings.
Let us pray for those whom are in need of our prayers and for this Hallow’s eve to be safe for all. Amen
Karenpondering 