October 11, 2022

“The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” (Psalm 24:1)

A poem called October 10 from Wendall Berry today. A day late, but not a dollar short.

Now constantly there is the sound,
quieter than rain,
of the leaves falling.

Under their loosening bright
gold, the sycamore limbs
bleach whiter.

Now the only flowers
are beeweed and aster, spray
of their white and lavender
over the brown leaves.

The calling of a crow sounds
Loud — landmark — now
that the life of summer falls
silent, and the nights grow.

I hope you enjoy the day!

“O heavenly Father, who hast filled the world with beauty: Open our eyes to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works;that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, we may learn to serve thee with gladness; for the sake of him through whom allthings were made, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” (For Joy in God’s Creation – BCP)