Autumn's Blanket

Rain came during the night.
Leaves now tumble in flight
leaving a blanket on the ground
as autumn's rainbow tumbles down.

Gently leaves float down, quiet
settling as a soft blanket
warming the ground
in rusts and browns.

Other leaves are bright burgundy,
or orange from sugar maple trees,
nestling together as they settle on the grass
where they'll slowly turn brown as autumn comes to pass.

These leaves will rustle when the breeze blows
making more work for someone to tow
but in the meantime they will cuddle
forming a blanket in a huddle.

Blanketing the earth in a hug
waiting for someone to come lug
this covering which gently settled
upon the earth in a snuggle.

Autumn's blanket in gold, orange, brown or rust
with burgundy swirling around when a gust
of wind rustles the leaves.
A-choo!  Someone just sneezed.

For autumn brings with it allergy season
until Jack Frost comes again and it's freezing.
In the meantime, someone snuggles,
under a blanket they huddle.

* * * * *

Snuggling under a blanket
at night when it's quiet
when the day is done
just before sleep comes
what do you think about?
Are you filled with doubts?

There's much uncertainty in the world.
Everyday more unrest unfolds.
There might be calamity
filling one with misery.
Many are in such pain and distress
causing relentless ongoing stress.

Everyone everywhere has troubles
but bear in mind God is still able
for with God nothing is impossible.
God has an answer for all your troubles.
He has a plan and purpose already in mind
to relieve you of all the burdens on your mind.

The answer is found in patiently waiting
while everyday in faith believing resting.
Faith believing should be a place of calm assurance
that God is with you and will give you endurance
to battle whatever it is you're going through
and will bestow on you His loving kindness too.

Yes, you are loved by God anew
as each morning breaks anew.
Remind yourself, "I am loved by God today".
It will help you cope with what may come your way.
And whatever comes your way might be God's way
to show Himself faithful to you everyday.

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself,"the Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him."
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him, it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
Lamentations 3:22-26