AUTUMN...

AUTUMN ...

Autumn brings long
shadows in the
late afternoon..
Soon dusk descends..
It is then we
must settle
for shorter days..
Along with it,
a brisk chilly
wind swirls
vibrantly colored
leaves, as
they dance
and play..

The sun bids
adieu behind
a vivid splash
of orange hue..
The air smells of
burning leaves,
and chimneys
that lifts a grey
whirling smoke
as it rises and
spews..

Autumn has a
tendency to
remind me that
I, too, am in the
Autumn of life..
As leaves turn
brilliant to show
it's final hooray in
stride..
Try as I may,
Yes, reflecting,
I can not hide...

The Spring,
the Summer
of my life
have vanished
before I had
a chance to
reflect on
their magic..
The depth,
the breadth
of their
meaning ..
Too busy
to saturate
their wonder..
So tragic..

As I breath in
the crisp,
cool Autumn air,
I am reminded,
though time has
passed ..
God gave me
gifts that I
cherish and
hold close,
they are dear
in my thoughts
of times they
last ..

He gave, He
blessed me
with family
and friends
who gave me
much happiness,
my heart joyful.
A full life with
a man who
stands by me
to this day,
who has been
tender and
so lovingly loyal..

Yes, I am
in the Autumn
of my life..
I reflect on my life,
I pause,
I celebrate  ..
For in this life,
much like
the vibrant
colored leaves
that dance
at my feet,
I know my fate  ...

I stand in
awe of the
blessings
I had nearly
forgotten..
Like leaves
detached,
I'm blown away ..

This day, on
this bright,
brisk Autumn
Day..
I am reminded
He gave me
all that I have,
they are of Him,
from Him and
I  praise Him,
on this
gorgeous,
perfect Autumn
Day ....

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, A Time for Everything

Patsy McNutt Morgan
10/16/12
Revised 10/18/16