The Harvest

Autumn

the harvest

a time to reap

that which

was sown

in the late spring

and early summer

The earth

has worked hard

to bring

the blessing

of sustenance

to us and

our families

With hopes

that it will be enough

it becomes

time to rest

and enjoy

the fruits

of our labor

While we watch

magically

the leaves of autumn

put on a show

for our enjoyment

turning many colors

The colors

so beautiful

They then

begin to fall

They pass by

my window

and I am reminded

winter

will soon arrive

Yet now

while still

in the

autumn

of my life

there is still

time to enjoy

the fruits

of the

harvest