October’s Song

I hear the words 

that want to be written 

on this page

landing in the space

around me

within me

‘til pen makes them 

real, felt, experienced

forever

leather

existence

not at my insistence

made possible by my

surrender

I’m glad September’s gone

I’m here for October’s song

playing its notes one at a time

at first it seems out of tune

and then later I hear

the perfection

infections heal

mysteries reveal

building resilience

shining pure brilliance

deep peace within

we are all next of kin

staying open to the gifts i’m given

that don’t look like gifts

give me a hint

give me a clue

tell me it’ll all be okay

everything will be fine

shine darling shine

October’s song is here to stay

this is your day, darling

this is your day

-Melissa Renzi

October 3, 2022

Amherst, MA