Gala
Everyone’s dressed in their finest
in burgundy, golds, and rusts
as a celebrated guest
each year come Oktoberfest.
You’ll see some, though,
wear emerald
and come as they are
to the gala.
The gala is held on a sunny day
and is free to all, there’s no need to pay.
This gala might last for a few days.
Some travelers come from far away.
What is it these travelers come to see?
What is it that brings a sense of glee?
These travelers are sightseers, you see,
come to see the colors of the autumn trees.
For in autumn the trees are ready to party
dressing in pleasing colors, never gaudy.
There’s goldenrod yellow to maize-tinted gold,
bittersweet orange to mulberry red, so bold.
Mixed among these autumn colors
are emeralds in multi-colors
of pine or forest green evergreens
towering throughout this stunning scene.
Soon the trees colors will change and drop
when brown siennas, and umbers, and chestnut
leaves fall
each fall.
Make a date today
to view the vast array
of autumn leaves this year.
Your spirit will be cheered.
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And when you do go to this gala
take along some Gala apples
for an autumn picnic
or maybe you’ll go pick.
Do something special to celebrate autumn.
You’ll find there’s so much to do for fun -
apple picking, leaf viewing,
pumpkin craving, Thanksgiving.
What do you look forward to each autumn?
Selecting a Halloween jack-o-lantern?
Or baking pies – apple? Pumpkin?
Can’t wait for glorious autumn.
A thankful heart
is just the start
of a celebration that lasts
long after autumn is past.
Praise the Lord.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his loves endures forever.
Psalm 106:1
Give thanks to the Lord Almighty,
for the Lord is good;
his loves endures forever.
Jeremiah 33:11
The hill out my backdoor.
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