The first frosts have settled,
Turning the air sharp and crisp.
Gardens are being put to bed
Chimney smoke rises; the thinnest wisp.

The geese herald their leave taking
Their inner compass pointing South in a V
Poetry People are gathering around words
To share warmth through poetry.

Tuesday October 14,
With the Varnum Library as our hearth
From 7 to 8:30 pm,
Stories will be told and Poems will be said
Come defy the encroaching darkness
With light hearts and flowing laughter
As we break Laurie's Chocolate Bread.

Writing in Our Heads,
Laurie and LN