Each Season a Blessing

by Cheery Blossom⁽²⁸⁾

As the combines roar in the corn fields,

My body feels a slight chill.

There’s crispness in the bursts of air;

And, there are still bins to fill!

The skies are dark and threatening snow.

It’s time to store the small grill;

And bring in the last of garden fruit.

Then, there is still land to till.

I’d like to pack our warm, summer gear,

Travel to a warmer clime;

Avoiding snow, and the huge heat bills,

And be back in summertime!

But, as the snowflakes lazily fall,

There’s a beauty, I can see.

I think of those with white in their hair;

And then, I think—that is me!

Would I go back to the summertime’s,

And live life over again?

Each age has endowed great fulfillment.

No dreaming of “might have been!”

God has seen me through the childhood “springs:”

And through mid-age “summertime’s.”

He’s lovingly guided through the autumns.

I’ll trust Him with “winter times!”

So, whatever His plans are for me,

Though my hair is turning gray;

I’ll joyously live all my “winters,”

And thank Him for each new day

Article submitted Monday, August 17, 2009 & read 165 times.

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» left by Marijo Phelps⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ (2 years 264 days ago.)

Well written - we can bloom where we are planted even if that is in autumn or winter. Marijo

» left by Verna Mull (2 years 264 days ago.)

Thanks Marijo, Did that come up double on your computer too? I can't figure out how it did that!! Oh well, so much for computers and me! :) Have a great day!, or evening, I should say. Love, Verna P.S. Any reports on Mick yet?

» left by Anne linington from Isle of Wight,UK (2 years 252 days ago.)

It seems that the Poetry section here only has contributions from three fellow Faithwriters. Good to see you here Verna, and thanks for the reminder about natures seasons, and those of our lifetime: "Regrets? I've had a few, but then again too few to mention..."

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