Walking home I stop
in awe
I gaze at the blazing red-orange leaves, once spring green
Every year this glorious autumn display greets me
God’s way of saying, “Stop and look. This is me saying I love you to you, and all who take the time to pause…”
I smile and whisper “Thank you” in my heart and I walk on
Grateful to be so loved.
Maple leaves falling,
floating, dancing to the ground
my heart flutters, awed!
By Carla Romarate-Knipel
Fiery tree ablaze –
red-orange leaves entrancing
my sorrowful eyes…
walking away, sad –
looking up the clear blue skies
longing to see you…
this beautiful day –
reaching out to embrace me
as I sit alone.
you are in the warmth
of the sun, shining brightly
on my tear-stained cheeks.
the cool, gentle breeze
touches my face, dries sadness –
leaving only love.
