Ah,
the lovely Autumn leaves
clothe my tree
in loveliness!
Suddenly,
barren branches for a time.
Sigh . . .
As the dry, now colorless leaves
await raking
and burning
I scratch my head
and wonder why such beauty
contained for a season
in those deciduous leaves
had to fall??
Then,
I am reminded!
Like that tree,
I too have seasons
for which God has a plan!
As the leaves fall,
new ones
will come along in due season
with more strength
and beauty than before!
By Martha L Shaw – ©2018
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Dry leaves falling fast
Prepare a place for new birth
Beauty all its own
Leaving ablaze with color
Then a time of rest and growth
By Martha L Shaw – Copyright 2018
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A change of season always brings renewal.
When we open ourselves to the possibilities,
we see the beauty!
When we walk in faith,
we reflect the sun!
By Martha L Shaw ©2016
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The dry leaves of my old life
Must wither and fall away.
Even as the wind
Blows the dust away,
It becomes the breath of new life
Whose seeds have already been planted.
Tiny sprouts rest and grow,
Eagerly pointing toward heaven!
By Martha L Shaw – © 10-14-2013
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Remember what was,
be thankful for what is,
have joyful anticipation of what is to come!
By Martha L Shaw ©2016
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I lift my hands
But you lift my soul.
As the autumn breeze stirs the dry brush
I mourn the loss of color,
But you prepare a place
For the splendor of spring
And its bounteous increase
While using the seemingly dull and sad fragments
As manna.
I close my eyes and look with my soul,
Taking a deep breath
I can almost smell the increase,
The new life,
As I smile at the beauty
Of eternity . . .
With YOU.
By Martha L Shaw – Copyright 10-22-12
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You catch me before I fall!
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The morning melody outside my window
Contained a different note or two today
And as I rose to greet the rising sun
A splash of new color met my gaze!
A coolness in the air
Accented by a gentle breeze
Lightened my heart
And invigorated my spirit
As I realized the eagerly anticipated
New season had begun!
By Martha L Shaw © 9-18-2013 – Visual art and words
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Dry leaves falling fast
Prepare a place for new birth
Beauty all its own
Leaving ablaze with color
Then a time of rest and growth
By Martha L Shaw – Copyright 9-29-2012
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