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.