October: The Queen of the Year

Pumpkin Kitties 

Persis Clayton Weirs

Oh, some may sing of the month of May

Or June or dark December,

And some may favor the bright blue day

That is part of sweet September,

But I have my choice, I lift my voice,

In praise of a month of glory

When clear is the sky and the hours go by

Like knights in an olden story.

October, October! 

She scores a raiment sober;

She strides instead in the gold and red,

The Queen of the Year, 

October! October, October!

For maidens fair is the month of May

And June for brides of beauty;

Each month has claim, and a right to fame,

For delight in play or duty.

But here is a joy for man and boy;

Vacation days are ended,

And over the hill with a royal will

Comes the queen of the seasons splendid.

October! October!

The brightest hues en-robe her.

Her praise we'll sing till the red woods ring,

The Queen of the Year,

October, October, October!

Beautiful Autumn Scene

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

"October"

Lyrics by Denis A. McCarthy