I am thrilled to have poems in the anthology that Bridget has created. So many poetry friends' lovely poems are in this book. Bridget, you've chosen TEN-der poems that will continue to brigh-TEN my every day! Congratulations to you and thank you, too! 
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My heat has returned and it's a good thing. The first freeze has occurred!
I imagine I will tire of the winter days after the new year but usually, I continue to go out walking, mostly in the neighborhood if it's too snowy to drive. There are good things about the seasons changing, no boredom here!
Cold Whispers in October
It’s a salt and pepper season.
Simmering soup sits in the pot.
Candles brighten the room
as dusk peers in the window.
Birds wing into nests,
murmuring good night,
but I imagine bees muttering
as dark is arriving earlier.
Music sprinkles notes
into the air; life becomes
a taste of memories.
I hold a spoonful of bitter,
but have learned
to add honey to sweeten
and salt to open my eyes.
I appreciate the days.
Linda Baie ©