Autumn

joy of autumn shot through with sunlight,

and leaves once young and tender green

now fall slowly dancing gold and yellow

unadulterated beauty in transition.

from clouds of red and vibrant lemon in the trees

to a carpet warm with russet shades of brown.

and as the trees begin their sleep of winter.

the finale of a growthful season shows its wealth

in a wondrous burst of richly gilded fireworks.

God’s grace is never failing

and the sheer abundance of this visual harvest

fills the eyes of all who see.

the autumn of our lives is there just waiting

around the corner and not that far

will we let the Lord express his goodness

as he seeks to take us home.

can we show him our true colours

be a radiant blessing before his throne.

by Rosemary Girdler Copyright, used by permission.

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