fall

A season of change
not only among the leaves but in our hearts
the heat of summer retreats and coolness blows in

before our very eyes
the results of the change
colors burst forth
revealing the beauty beneath
mountains become a mix
of oranges, yellows, greens, and reds
the air is crisp and clear
and harvest moons draw in our gaze
we remember
how much of life we forget

But hues fade
the wind blows
the life on the tree is now crumpled then gone
a pall of browns, branches and starkness cover the earth
arrive the bite of winter
we cocoon ourselves
until life is ushered in again
and the cycle is complete

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A season of change
the most drastic of changes
the warmth of life drains out
and all goes
cold
dark
lifeless

our loved ones see the change
feel the change
and grief becomes our enemy/friend
no longer will things be as they were

Yet in the midst of the pain
glimpses of life
rich hues fill the heart and mind
memories more vivid that usual
flood over and into us
hills and valleys are woven together
swirling with life
death
sorrow
truth
the peace-filled face draws us in

 We cocoon ourselves
until we receive the gift

Despite "the fall"

life is ushered in again

the cycle is complete

A change of seasons is a way for us to be reminded to reflect upon life, death, and hope.  May the truth of your life be revealed and the hope of resurrection be a gift received in this change of seasons.