by Elaine Parrish

Created on: September 05, 2009

Autumn leaves

The Autumn leaves are brilliant

In their bright and muted hues;

They are, for all the world to see,

Heralding the news.

Never are the leaves so grand

As in their Autumn glory;

As they bid us fond farewell,

They tell an awesome story.

They leave this world in gentle swirls,

Returning to the earth;

They show us life and growth and death;

And the promise of rebirth.

For in this majestic tapestry

Of red and brown and gold;

Is the viewing of the promise

That the Book of Life foretold.

The end of summer has arrived,

The winter beckons near;

But the falling leaves of brilliant hue

Tell us not to fear.

It is not the end that comes this day

As we should clearly see;

It is only time to rest a while

Before returning to the tree.

For in the spring life renews,

When barren winter's past;

The leaves will once again emerge,

Young and green en masse.

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