Autumn’s Message

With all that is happening in our world, especially all the havoc and destruction we humans are wreaking on each other and our planet, it is hard sometimes not to despair…. yet if we look with different eyes, life is still telling us not to give up hope.

Icy breeze in my hair
Sharp cold on my skin.
The moment when autumn,
Clearly signals winter’s approach,
Not summer’s decline.
I wish I’d brought my hat and gloves.

Crisp blue sky above me
Sunshine in my eyes.
Leaves take on autumn hue,
Rustling above and underfoot.
Seasonal changes,
Here herald colder times ahead.

Decay all around,
Yet somehow beauty.
This time of year we know
This moment is not to be feared;
The cycle of life
Is playing out before our eyes.

Fear not dear barren tree
Your leaves will return;
Springtime will come again.
We too must not lose hope, or care,
Though hard times beckon,
Life through us too can be renewed.

© Share D’All November 2021

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Author: Share D'All

I am a developing writer wanting to focus on the integration of body, mind and spirit within each of us, and our greater integration with the whole of life. Please let me know if you like what I write and feel free to share, although please accredit it to me. Constructive feedback is always appreciated but I hope, flaws notwithstanding, sharing my journey in writing might help you with yours. Please let me know if you like what I write and feel free to share, although please accredit it to me if you do. PDFs are available from the side menu. Thank you for joining me.

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