There’s a stillness that is Autumn
on this crisp October morning.
Even geese are silent and
I wonder how far South they’ll choose to fly.
At the moment day awakens
Mother Nature gives a yawn, then
she flexes magic fingers
and throws colors at the hills and the sky.
From the trees on the horizon,
leaves become undone. They drift like
amber snowflakes to the ground.
How dazzling they become before they die!
This is my response to today’s one-word prompt: Believe
(because I believe it is His plan to give us the most colorful season right before He delivers the most stark one)
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Thank you! I checked out your blog – it’s nice too!
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Thank you, I appreciate your taking the time.
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Beautiful image and words!
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Thank you, Sandy! I appreciate it!
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You are welcome.
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I think it is nature’s most miraculous trick …. to make those leaves into jewels for their last hurrah before sinking to the earth to nourish it in turn for what was taken in their lifetime. 🍁 🍂
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A never-ending cycle! Have a great day!
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Beautiful photo and poem, Grammy! It’s so true about autumn, the colors could change so quickly and gorgeously display!
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Thank you, Miriam! Autumn is the best!
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Beautifully said as always. We just love the fall it’s time for cuddling and cozy fire places and it’s peaceful
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You’re welcome, Grammy. I enjoy the season here in Portland Oregon with my daughter and new granddaughter. The colors of the trees change so fast this time of the year!
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Congratulations on the new grandbaby!
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Thank you very much, Grammy!
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Aw, Hi Carolyn! Thanks so much for the sweet comment!
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Beautiful photo – loved your poem too 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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birth….youth..autumn..then the end…life is too short.
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So true!
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