Session of Out On the Porch

Heavy frost has touched the leaves and ground Elephant Ears are frozen brown Pears profusely lay upon the ground Not turned into preserves or spice jam Gourds are hanging green upon vines That have died and turned brown Signs of winter approach without a sound Ginko still green even though frost coats it leaves Holly stands tall with red berries in green Crow still caws from post in woods Life goes on even if not understood The Running Rose hangs loaded with buds and blooms When the sun warms the air will the Rose still bloom Or will they all turn brown on their lovely face And then fall to the ground No they were spared this round Out on the cold, cold porch To commune with nature and God One more time for this time of praise One more time for this time of peace