Autumn is a second Spring where every leaf is a flower.
Albert Camus
I love this time of year.
The temperatures are much more mild,
The changing leaves paint the landscape,
The world prepares to sleep, for just a bit.
As much as I love this time of year, it is also a bit depressing...
No more vibrant colors from the Summer flowers,
We begin to bundle up for the season and lock ourselves indoors,
Darkness comes earlier and quiets the air.
Soon the tall trees in my yard will lay a blanket onto the grass.
The war between the rake, blower and leaves will begin (usually the leaves win).
Once the leaves have dropped from the trees, the sun will burst through my windows,
keeping me from feeling swallowed by the grey skies.
This is why I love my home -
Even in the dead of Winter,
The light still shines brightly inside my home.
I love the way you found the beauty even in a season that smacks of endings. And the way God planned for trees to shade us in summer and get out of the way of the sun in winter!
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I love Autumn, but there is a bittersweet-ness to it. :) I also love your photos, and enjoyed looking at your art. We are thrilled to have you aboard the High Calling blog network, and hope to get to know you better as you have time to participate. Blessings!
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