A Poem by Shirley Proctor

Autumn Leaves 

The Autumn leaves come tumbling down

In many colors hitting the ground

They come from many different trees

And float down gently in the breeze

 

But then sometimes the wind blows hard and sends them swirling round the yard

Sometimes they land on porches or rain spouts

Then they have to be swept, or maybe cleaned out.

 

Before they fall their colors change and what beautiful pictures they make

But that doesn’t last very long

And then, its time to rake

 

They are raked in a pile

For the kids to jump in

And then they have to be raked once again

Into big bags they go

Now the ground is clear

Waiting for snow!

 

Why do leaves change color and fall?

What is the reason

Because it is one of Gods 4 seasons

 

Spring, summer, winter & fall

God has a special reason for them all.

Sow in Spring

Grow in Summer

Reap in Fall

Sleep in winter

Shirley, a devoted member of our congregation, and occasionally graces us with her poetry.