An Invitation of Blessing From the Lord

Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.
                        
                                                                                                        James 5:7 NIV


AN INVITATION OF BLESSING FROM THE LORD

Hollow bells echo through October halls, stirring of starlings on video.
Cheeks of children long to be red and cold, wrapped in season’s knit.
Harvesting time brings excitement, lifting homeschool from the pit.
Scarecrow sentries stuffed with hay, outwitted by smart-alec crows.

A season for pies with buttery dough — apple, pumpkin and pecan.
Mom’s wearing a vintage apron. Picture the prize with flour on face.
How inviting an Autumn kitchen is, filled with laughter and grace.
Couples, parents with children, cuddle up — moonlight and afghans.

Compassion and mercy on display in Fall’s Cornucopia, therefore be calm
as the land blossoms in corn and pumpkins, green-yellow warty gourds.
Former rain, its arrow unleashed, an invitation of blessing from the Lord.
Angelic breezes, maple-winged cherubs crunching oak - nature of psalms.

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Watt Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 8:37 PM
A very nice list of 'thank you notes' to the Lord for his many autumn blessings. I liked the tie-in with the James passage too. A blessing to read, Kim
Rodrigues Avatar
October 4, 2020 at 5:19 AM
Thank you, John!
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October 2, 2020 at 9:08 AM
That’s beautiful Kim, as your poem expressed we’re blessed with so much on earth to enjoy and adore, whilst waiting for the coming of the Lord. Belle
Rodrigues Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 7:59 PM
Thank you, Belle!
Krutsinger Avatar
October 1, 2020 at 9:09 AM
Wonderfully penned; puts me in the autumn mood even more than usual and I was already there
Rodrigues Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 7:58 PM
Thanks, Caren! Autumn is a wonderful time!
Daniel Avatar
October 1, 2020 at 12:15 AM
Brilliant poem on October, Kim:)
Rodrigues Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 7:56 PM
Thank you, Jo!
Crabtree Avatar
September 30, 2020 at 7:48 PM
You're right. The Lord is coming. He gives us the nature that you so eloquently write about. He gives us spiritual blessings as well. Thanks for this beautiful written portrait of Autumn. Love, Angie :)
Rodrigues Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 7:59 PM
Thank you for your lovely comment. <3 Kim
Rodrigues Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 7:56 PM
Thank you for your lovely comment. <3 Kim
Buhagiar Avatar
September 30, 2020 at 8:48 AM
You captured the enticing season of Autumn very well. Your quote is also so inspiring. Well done. Luck with the contest. ~~
Rodrigues Avatar
September 30, 2020 at 9:22 AM
Thank you, Victor! I appreciate you! Hugs...Kim
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