Autumn is my favorite season. The light this time of year seems to penetrate the veil between the worlds of the seen and the unseen, and the trees, turning red and gold before letting go into winter, speak to me of the beauty and impermanence of life. It’s no wonder this is the season when so many people observe Samhain, the Day of the Dead, All Souls Day, and All Saints Day.
To honor this mystical season I wanted to share with you this song I wrote and recorded many years ago.
October Walk
I took a walk one late October
the geese were honking as they flew,
and I came upon a graveyard
full of names I never knew.
As I walked among the headstones
with autumn’s pungence in the air
how I longed to know their stories
their hopes, their fears, their quiet prayers.
But their lives remained a mystery,
the granite offering up no clue,
and their stories had long vanished
save a cryptic line or two.
And the golden leaves were falling
as the autumn wind began to blow
and they danced their swirling circles
then came to rest against the stones.
There I lingered for a moment
then I headed on my way
and October’s sun was shining
and warmed me in its slanting rays.
And this life remains a mystery,
a riddle whispered by the leaves
that shimmer in the sunlight
then sail away upon the breeze.
Music, lyrics, vocals, guitar and tin whistle by Patricia Pearce
Keyboard by Kip Leitner
Dear Patricia:
Listening to this as I look out my window at the changing leaves. I appreciate your beautiful music and sentiments.
With gratitude,
Sharon
Beautiful! I enjoyed it a lot.
Thanks for sharing.
So poignant, tender and lovely to the ear and soul.
Ah yes, the swirling golden leaves of fall…thank you for that lovely song! I especially enjoyed the sound of your tin whistle!
Lovely melody and lyrics. A much needed reprieve from knee surgery recovery. Shall continue to listen throughout the day.
Very lovely Patricia , your song and voice 👍!!
Sue Skeaff
sister of Joanne Hunt ♥️🍁
Lovely and transporting.
Thank you for sharing this amazing talent of yours, Patricia.
Just lovely Patricia. Add musical talent to your list!!
Autumn is my favorite season too. This is very poignant.
Lovely. Many thanks and blessings to you.
Love,
Myn
I didn’t know that you were a musician, songwriter, and had a beautiful singing voice too! Thank you for your lovely song and tribute to this special time of year.
Dear Patricia, a beautiful poem, turned into music, expressing the year and the times of our lives in passing. Thank you for sharing your many talents . So beautiful. Love , Jan k
So beautiful. Maynard and I loved it. Your voice, the music and the words. Brought me to needed tears.
A blessing in our lives. Thank you for sharing this very poignant and seasonal song. Life is like the leaves on the trees, here today, gone tomorrow. What trace will we leave; if any? <3 <3 <3
yes, yes..this was a gift, after so much heart ache about our world…it settled me and I shall toddle off to bed…thanks to both you and Kip…such beauty…Penny Gill
The lyrics, music and your incredible voice effortlessly transported me from the golden brown hills of California to the majestic and unequaled autumn colors of the East Coast. I thank you with all my heart.
Very beautiful, indeed!
What a gift you are Patricia!…simply beautiful♥
Dear Patricia… This is such a beautiful way to start the day. Such lovely lyrics and melody. Yes, there is beauty and grace in every phase of our lives. Thank you for sharing your gifts!
Beautiful thank you 🙂 xx
Patricia, this is absolutely beautiful! Not only the music and your voice, but the deep message inviting deep reflection, while reminding us to just savor the mystery of life itself! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Patricia. The essence of grief is love.
Lovely, Patricia. Thank you.
xox
Virginia