You look so pretty and I love this view. We fell in love in October, that’s why I love fall. Looking at the stars, admiring from a far. My girl, my girl, my girl, you will be my girl. My girl, my girl, my girl, you will be my world. My world, my world, my world, you will be my girl.

An autumn afternoon, I walked in on you. The leaves changing creating what I can only assume was a picturesque back drop, I’m color blind so I can’t be certain. I am certain the moment I saw you I was excited, I could feel a new chapter in my life coming from the moment I saw you.

Meeting you was a magical moment, as if the universe has conspired to bring us together. Someone had abandoned you, allowing me the luck to stumble upon you.

During our time together I watched you grow, finding your confidence, and becoming even more amazing than the day I met you. You weren’t the only thing growing, our bond became more sacred by the days. As time went on we would only spend more time together, enjoying every second of it. From running errands to afternoon naps, you were up for it all.

As the years went by we shared countless adventures, from playing in the snow, to watching you bath in the sun. October was always my favorite time to be with you. When we went on walks you made it a point to step in the leaves that were dry and would make a crunching sound. You never said it but I could tell by the look in your eyes you loved that noise, and loved that you were the one causing it.

This is my first October in 6 years without you. Today as I raked leaves and put them into bags, for a moment as I made the crunching noise, it was as if you were with me again. For a split second I physically felt warm, and full again. I gained a friend that October afternoon, and a love that will last a life time. I’m sorry you’re not here, but I know wherever you are, the leaves are crunchy.

Where the skies are gold not gray, J.