Poem Time..

Autumn Fanfare

The sweet charms and soft whispers of the fall
Make their music all around me
As I walk down the lane, the twisting Oaks bow low on either side;
They graciously let their leaves tremble and fall,
Gently dropping down to the earth
Which makes way for nature's own "red carpet".
But instead of a warm, soft feeling, it gives its own special "crunch, crunch".

I like that feeling much better.
The popping of the acorns amid the crushing of the leaves beneath my feet
Take my senses and lift them to heights above the heavens.
The cool air tickles my nose, giving it a pleasing red glow;
Although I am cold, inside my heart is so warmed by the beauty around me.

The scarf around my neck dances with the swirling breeze;
The leaves pick up and lift off the ground
To join in the celebration of this wonder of autumn.
The smell of the changing season,
Mixed with the sweet tang of the chimneys billowing in the distance
Let me drink in the moment with full vigor,
And then I slip into a sweet thoughtfulness.

Oh, how I would stay out here forever.
But life brings me back down to earth as I see the path ending,
Though it was this wondrous world that took my mind Heavenward.
Yet at the end of the lane, a home waits for me -
A home with love and warmth,
A fireplace, hot cocoa, and a splendid hug from a loved one.
The cold of my cheeks contrast the warmness of my mother's face
And I've never felt happier.
Although Heaven will never compare,
I am sure that I am as blessed as I ever could be on this earth,
This earth of delight and imagination, wonder and love -

How could God ever love me this much?



By Sarah Lewis - Sept 8, 2006
(Happy Birthday brother.. this one's for you)