October Turnings

October turnings can catch me by surprise

when gilding hues tinge tenacious leaves

with tones and colours that mix and mingle

in browns and russets,

in lingering greens and strengthened coppers.

October mornings can call me in a moment

to stop along my way,

and muse on mists' mysteries

that hold the questions and only hints of answers.

October leafings can console me

in their gentle letting go

that, with grace and gratitude,

come to find a space upon the earth

Great God of Autumn's turnings,

may I come to know

the rhythm of the seasons

that speak to me of time and place;

that invite me to engage in mortality's realities

and remind me of

Your Wonder and Your Providence,

Your Compassion and Your Love.

(Sr Perpetua)

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