1. Autumn Rain

When autumn rains rain,

you’ll see colored leaves rain

tumbling down

where on the ground

they silently lay

until the sun’s rays

return again

one morning.

When autumn rains rain

the tree’s canopy strains.

Branches and limbs

from up high within

an old tree covered with lichen,

from plain sight remaining hidden,

may tumble down

dead and brown.

When autumn rains rain

eaves troughs now drain

into rain barrels

that recycle

rain water

for gardeners

who are wise

gals and guys.

When autumn rains rain

the weathered weather vane

turns around and round

as quite often wind rebounds

from the sky

way up high

and cannot be contained

or at all restrained.

When autumn rains rain

time and time again

a breeze may come through

then these fallen leaves blew.

A whirlwind seen

leaving grass green.

There’s no need for afternoon raking,

which is a yearly undertaking.

When autumn rains rain

it waters the fields and grains.

The grass turns a vivid green,

a beautiful refreshing scene

for rain enriches the earth –

it’s hills, valleys, and turf,

and is a blessing from God

who created the sod.

When autumn rains rain

some gardeners have more pain

for the barometric pressure

causes aches and pains, that’s for sure,

as muscles become tight;

but when sunlight

returns it’s heard tell

by many, “all is well.”

When autumn rains rain

there is a muffling refrain.

When the sun does return

colored autumn leaves, we learn,

turn brown and crisp

heard when we scuff

walking through

then – a-chooo!

When autumn rains rain

trees undress again

shedding their leaves.

This sight doesn’t please

for autumn is over

ushering in winter

when rains turn to snow and ice,

sometimes not at all nice.

* * * * *

When autumn rains rain

in valleys and on mountains,

it’s a sign of God’s blessing

because God is loving.

Have you counted your blessings recently?

I know you, as well as I, have plenty.

Our blessings are a reminder that God loves us

and faithfully provides and protects us.

So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today –

to love the Lord your God and to serve him

with all your heart and with all your soul -

then I will send rain on your land in its season,

both autumn and spring rains...

Deuteronomy 11:13-14

...the Lord our God,

who gives autumn and spring rains in season,

who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest.

Jeremiah 5:24

Be glad, O people of Zion,

rejoice in the Lord your God,

for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness.

He sends you abundant showers,

both autumn and spring rains, as before.

Joel 2:23

Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming.

See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop

and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains.

James 5:7

Ornamental Cherry still wearing her party dress.

Golden maple leaves on the ground in the background 

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