Autumn is Here

Autumn is here; its leaf-song tear

Will soon adorn the meadowland

As Time employs double-edge joys

Of seasons scattered on the sand

Autumn is here; earth’s belvedere

Unveils rare canvasses of sod

As we behold, fold over fold

The awesome handiwork of God

Autumn is here; its hemisphere

A scarlet, bronze and umber tent

On frosted morn; the heart is torn

Twixt pleasure and farewell’s lament

Autumn is here; how swift a year

Is caught up in Time's tender rush

We turn our gaze to nature’s blaze

And praise the One who holds the brush

© Janet Martin