Poem…

just like in nature there’s ebbs and flows of seasons

out flows the season of pausing

where the leaves fall and the buds sleep

a season for rest until the heat rises and the rain rinses

streams trickle and caress stones running by

while birds sing and animals hop

I will rise after a quiet rest

the crisp season ahead colors changing

while all is resting in a season

pausing I too will reflect and become renewed

as autumn soaks in the fields and trees

pause and embrace this season anew

coatings of fog linger in the air

all is well in the forest laid bare

this small ember within

ignite me oh Lord with Your Holy fire

reinstate within me fresh new oil

a running stream of You

as you hold the seasons

you hold me too

rehabilitate me fully with new wine

reinstall in me a refreshing stream of living water

let me be covered in Your presence

take me to Your secret place

invite me into Your Throne Room

equip me in You Lord Your Will and my hope.