Seasons – I and Thou Reflections

Fallin’ Into Autumn, Fillin’ a Cornucopia

Cornucopia
Full to the brim.
Apples of Avalon by Magicowl Me

Autumn harvest display with a wicker cornucopia filled with pumpkins, gourds, squash, and fall leaves — *“cornucopia” by morano.vincent is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.*

Walnuts.
Gourds.
Apples.
Acorns and leaves.

A horn-shaped basket
abundantly filled,
proudly displayed
on the gathering table.

Alongside are
pumpkins and pears,
and Indian corn shedding their husks.

One by one,
a collectionof autumn delight.

A tisket.
A tasket.
A plentiful basket.

Treasures overflowin’.

A cornucopia.

Psychedelic.
Angelic.
Evangelic.

Vibrant colors to explore.

A little orange.
A little gold.
A splash of red.
Perhaps a neatly tied bow.

A reminder that blessings
often arrive one by one,
until suddenly
they overflow.

This fall,

May gratitude be woven through your baskets of plenty as you share what you have with those you love.
May your blessings overflow this harvest season.

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Fallin’ Into Autumn, Sippin’ Cider

You were sippin’ cider in the shade.
Somerset by Van Morrison
Composed by Acker Bilk and David Collett, with lyrics by Van Morrison.

Person holding a white ceramic cup of hot coffee with both hands — *Image Credit: “hot apple cider with spiced rum” by amlamster is licensed under CC BY 2.0.*

Autumn air,
crisp and clean.
Reachin’ out,
callin’ your name.
Come join me on the porch,
sittin’ and sippin’ cider.

Swingin’ on the swing,
holdin’ a warm mug,
sweet apples,
cinnamon spice,
and the aroma of fall.

Not quite pumpkin,
not quite lavender
nor thyme.
Hot cider with a cinnamon stick.

Sippin’ cider,
such an autumn thing to do,
sharin’ a mug
with a neighbor or two.

Close your eyes.
Embrace the sounds.
The smells,
The taste.
Fall is fallin’.

Catch it if you can.

This fall,

May you hear the whisper of autumn air drawing you toward warm conversations that linger like the cinnamon on your tongue.
And may every sip of cider remind you to
slow down, take a break, and savor the season.

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Fallin’ Into Autumn, Shorter Days

Autumn colors have gone, birds fled south with their song.
Winter Symphony by The Beach Boys
Written by Brian Wilson

Silhouette of birds flying against a vibrant sunset with shades of purple, orange, and pink. — *Image Credit: Public Domain Picture*

Nights get longer.
Days get shorter.
Midway through the fall.

The air gets colder,
more brisk.

Feels
like
peppermint.

Soup’s on the stove.
Lights on in the house.
Table is set.

Ready or not.

The colors still linger,
a bit more faded.

The brilliant blaze of October
is now
in the
rearview mirror.

The birds start to gather.
The animals get busy.

The fish seek
deeper water.

The season itself
seems to transform,
gettin’ us ready for
long,
cold nights
that lie ahead.

This fall,

May your days be filled with light and laughter and the evenins’ bring you warmth and coziness.
May the Thanksgiving season start to unveil a layer of gratitude everywhere you look.

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Fallin’ Into Autumn, Wanderin’ the Corn Maze

I came to a field of green,
where the corn stalks grew so tall.
The Winding Corn Maze, The Handsome Family
Written by Rennie and Brett Sparks

A path through tall corn stalks under a clear blue sky. — Image Credit: *Photo by Kari, CC 2.0*

Rows and rows
of green leaves,
swayin’ with the breeze.

Corn stalks standin’ tall,
walls and walls
forevermore.

Right turns.
Left turns.

Gettin’ lost.

Turnin’ round and round.

Laughs echoes
through the maze
in childlike delight.

This way.
That way.

Which way do we go?

Twists and turns.
Everythin’ lookin’ the same.

Where do we go?
Which way do we turn?

Follow the sun
and you’ll be fine.

Funny, how that’s life
sometimes.

A few wrong turns.
Going down a few wrong paths.

And then…

Clear as day,
we see a way forward.

This fall,

May you trust life’s twists and turns.
May the dead ends & detours teach you to keep movin’, have patience, and keep tryin’.
Let the light guide and comfort you evermore.

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Fallin’ Into Autumn, Hay Ridin’ Around

The autumn hayride, the frosty breeze
The fading color of the trees…
That Warm Summer Night by Ricky Nelson
Written by Jerry Fuller

A green tractor with a wooden hayride trailer filled with people, surrounded by autumn foliage. — *Image Credit: Ron Shawley, Creative Commons*

Country roads.
Long and straight.
Short and curvy.
Up and down.

Tall grasses in a maze.

Hay ridin’
on a tractor,
jigglin’ and wigglin’
laughin’ up a storm.

Through the fields
near a stream,
the sounds of leaves
crickle and crackle.

Memories of yesteryear
flood back,
capturin’ a time
of innocence and wonder.

For a little while,
the years slip away,
and you’re just a kid again,
ridin’ on the back of a wagon
loaded with hay.

This fall,

May you find joy in the country, smellin’ the air fresh and crisp.
May the simple pleasure of a hayride bring you
hope, laughter, and childlike awe.

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Fallin’ Into Autumn, Paintin’ a Pumpkin

Painting Pumpkins in the Fall
Echoes of laughter through it all.
Painting Pumpkins by Jacob Hatch

Three playful, hand-painted pumpkins with cartoonish faces, featuring a happy pumpkin, a curious pumpkin with big eyes, and a surprised pumpkin. Set against a rustic backdrop with autumn leaves and flowers. — *Image Credit: PoppyArtPaint on Pinterest*

Pumpkins callin’ out,
crafty hands get ready.

Plastic knives.
Paintbrushes.
Black, white, & silver paint.

Get the newspaper out.
Cover the table.
Get a plastic holder.
Don’t forget the wet wipes.

Today is going to be grand.
We’re gonna paint pumpkins.

Happy faces.
Sad faces.
Scary faces, too.

Eyes.
Mouths.
And maybe ears.
Or,
flowers, hearts, and stars.

Some pumpkins sparkle.
Some pumpkins shine.
Some pumpkins smile or frown.
Some seem to do both.

No two are ever the same.

No matter what design is done,
laughter echoes through the walls.

At the end of the day,
it’s time well spent,
making memories
with those you love.

This fall,

May you find joy in the process of creating.
May laughter fill your walls and your heart.
May every brush stroke remind you that craft time
is bonding time.

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Fallin’ Into Autumn, Pickin’ a Pumpkin

I run and run
Past the pumpkin patch and the tractor rides.
The Best Day by Taylor Swift

A vibrant pumpkin patch filled with numerous orange pumpkins arranged in rows on a grassy field, with trees in the background under a clear blue sky. — *Credit: Petr Kratochvil / PublicDomainPictures dot net*

Passin’ a pumpkin patch
on the way to work,
thinkin about pumpkins
round and round.

All day, seein’ pumpkins
everywhere I look.

In the office.
In the trees.
At lunch.
In a meetin’.

Can’t get pumpkins off my mind.

After work, in the car,
seein’ pumpkins.

Stop.

Out I go,
into the field,
wanderin through rows,
of pumpkins galore.

Orange and gold,
pumpkins and gourds,
small and large,
waitin’ for me.

Short ones.
Tall ones.
Slick ones.
Bumpy ones.

All waitin’ to be picked.

Pick one up.
Set it down.
Try another.

Sometimes the pumpkin chooses you.

This fall,

May you find joy in the simple search for something special.
May you slow down and notice what speaks to your heart
and what colors speak to your soul.
May pumpkins remind you that sometimes treasures
find you when you least expect it.

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Fallin’ Into Autumn, Paintin’ the Trees

Autumn leaves were paint in the water.
Green River, The Dixie Chicks

A black horse standing near shaded structures in a fenced area, with a backdrop of colorful autumn trees. — *Image Credit: From personal collection, Wildwood Stables, Acadia National Park, Acadia, ME*

Fallin into autumn
on an artist’s canvas,
paintin’ trees
with wide brush strokes.
Swirlin’, twirlin’ mixin’ colors,
blendin’ watercolors
so they’re just right.

Oranges, yellows, and reds,
against the backdrop
of deep green trees,
high in the mountains—
cool, crisp colors,
breathtaking
to see.

A sea of vibrant hues
blazin through branches,
sun-kissed beams of light
shinin into my heart.
Piercin’, soakin’, absorbin’ colors
blendin’ emotions
so they’re just right.

Fallin into autumn—
a season of change,
to put the past behind,
to live in the present,
to look toward
the future.

This fall,

May you brush your canvas with the colors that speak to you, swirlin’ the paint to create your own personal masterpiece.

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Fallin’ Into Autumn, Takin’ a Ride

Driving down the road, I get a feeling…
Country Roads, by John Denver (and Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert)

A tree with vibrant orange and red leaves, surrounded by green foliage and a road in the foreground. — *Photo Credit: From personal collection, Acadia National Park, Acadia, ME*

Cruisin’ down the road
on a sunny fall day,
windin’ the window down
to let in the fresh air.

Roads windin’ right,
then left,
colors abound —
not knowin’ where to look.

Cruisin’ the scenic route
instead of the highway,
the foliage
a sight to behold.

Oranges blaze,
reds shimmer
yellows glow,
browns blend soft and warm—
mile after mile
on an endless road.

Up the mountains,
down the valleys,
trees standin’ tall,
commandin’ the stage

Every scenic overlook
reveals a new surprise—
a burst of color
here and there,
divinely inspired,
painted with care.

This fall,

May every road you travel lead you toward wonder,
and may the colors around you stir somethin’
bright and beautiful within your soul.

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Fallin into Autumn, Seein’ the Colors

I see the autumn leaves are falling.
The Kinks, Autumn Almanac

A vibrant red-leafed tree against a cloudy sky. — *Photo Credit: From Personal Collection*

Steppin’ outside
on an autumn day—
see the trees sway?
or the leaves dance away?

Steppin’ outside
on an autumn day—
see the leaves piled high?
or neighbors rakin’ them
into little hills?

Steppin’ outside
on an autumn day—
see the oranges?
the reds?
the yellows?
each one callin’ your name.

Swirlin’ , twirlin’ , dancin’ ,
Colors leapin’ across the page.
Everywhere you look,
autumn is everywhere.

Steppin outside,
on an autumn day
is like stepping into
an enchanted forest—
capturin’ the whimsy
and the beauty,
before the vibrant colors
start to fade.

The fall,

May you find peace and refuge in the enchanted forest
that lies within your soul.

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