As summer starts to fade away,
Autumn bursts forth in brilliant dress
To bring to close another season
And usher in the winter's rest.
She adds her own sweet offering
To summer's easy-going days
By painting everything she sees
In fiery colors set ablaze.
But her winds and brisk, cool air
Bring a message of their own.
She will cause us to awake
Out of the summer's ease we've known.
For winter follows close behind.
She, too, will bring her very best.
All the land she will embrace
And bring to all much-needed rest.
Seasons come and seasons go,
But autumn has a secret story.
As she smiles with brilliant color,
She shows to us the Father's glory!
"The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord."
Psalm 33:5 NKJ
© 2005 Arlene Schwartzkopf