October Always Knows

There is something October does
that no other month can manage —

it makes the ending beautiful
on purpose.

As if to say:
look what happens
when you stop holding on.

Look at the colour of letting go.
Look at how the light gets kind
right before it leaves.

I have been trying to learn this
for years —
how to make something golden
out of almost over.

October does it
every single time
without being asked.

I'm taking notes.