“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, King James Version
Flows of ruby and topaz
Replace the diamond splash of spring’s waterfalls
As autumn trickles down the mountains.
A filigree of color weaves its way
Through the stands of pine,
Sequoia and spruce.
Scarlet and amber leaves dance
Among the stately evergreen emeralds,
Making their way down the Sierra Nevada
And over the Foothills.
They fling a patchwork quilt in fall’s jewel-like colors
Over the land’s contours-
A blanket of beauty to warm the heart
Before the cold white of winter tightens its grip.
Father, we thank You for the variety of the season’s and the beauty each one holds. Please open our eyes to the glories of Your creation and let us never grow too busy to take notice.