You are my October

You are my October
the autumn in my smile
the curling edges of my fallen leaves
your exhale is the crisp air beneath my wings
longer nights and ripe pumpkins find their way to my doorstep looking for you
there's a sweet aroma only you can bring
making me hungry simply from the thought of you 
the hues of you
the blues of you
smear across the sky and nighttime is always the right time to sip your cider
You are my October
not necessarily the perfect time for a vacation 
but no better time to reflect
a time to speak vows into the growing fog
a time to wear your breath on my neck
you warm me from the inside out
that tingly feeling down to my feet
the entire year waits for this moment
just to cuddle
I can feel you against my spine
Goosebumps in my fragile places
You are my October
the month so precious, I added life to it
laid down and let another person move through me just to witness its beauty
magical potions, wielding broomsticks, babies and suede love seats 
You are my October, just in time for me to count you as one of my blessings on Thanksgiving and as one of my favorite presents on Christmas
I've had enough time to practice my greeting
I've picked out the perfect sweaters and the best mahogany colored boots
I had more than enough time to wear the sun's hickeys before kissing the summer goodbye
You know how many stars have moved in the sky just to make room for you?
I have made room for you.  
Lay right here, my sweet October.