Song of Gratitude

The day is bright with autumn chill and scented air is brisk and pure
And silent gardens are put to bed, as end of year draws swiftly near
We hear the music of the trees, of rustling leaves of red and tan
Let's sing a song to thank our God, for lavish beauty of this land
While autumn drops across the hills, with stain ablaze in amber glow
And hearts are filled with peace of mind to know He keeps a watch below
The wind seeks out the apple tree and rises with celestial zest
And mighty oaks drop acorns free,  soon squirrels will scurry to their nest
Where ample harvest from golden earth, and flying geese bid sweet adieu
While loved ones gather around the hearth, our Lord, these blessing come from you
And when the trees are stripped and bare, a world takes rest, to start anew
We bow our heads in silent prayer,
             For things like these and many more
                 We sing our song of gratitude.....






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Inspired by "Hymns of Autumn" contest
sponsored by Brian Strand

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 2/8/2011 3:13:00 AM
Amazing picture of Autumn you have painted here giving a grateful bow to the God.
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Date: 9/27/2009 2:32:00 PM
Sincere, full of gratitude and love. Congrad's on your Win! Light & Love
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Date: 9/10/2009 12:20:00 PM
Rarely to people take the time to thank God for the beauty of nature. This is a lovely song of praise!
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Date: 9/8/2009 4:20:00 PM
Absolutely beautiful! dear Carrie. Congratulations on your well deserved win. Love, Lainie
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Date: 9/8/2009 2:35:00 PM
A well deserving 3rd place win in the contest Carrie! Congratulations!
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Date: 9/8/2009 1:44:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest!
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Date: 9/8/2009 11:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Carrie. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/8/2009 11:02:00 AM
Carrie, congrats on your success in Brian's contest...Raul
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Date: 9/8/2009 7:19:00 AM
Congratulations, Carrie on your, 3rd place, C in Brian’s Hymn of Harvest contest with this amazing rythmic poem. It's easy to see why you did so well. Your creativity shines. Smiles, DAS-J
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Date: 9/8/2009 4:42:00 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Carrie.Rgds Brian. My latest contest INTERVALS is now open
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Date: 9/2/2009 6:03:00 PM
well done great work
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Date: 8/31/2009 5:55:00 AM
I agree with Ruben I Say Magnificent also Carrie. Wish you the best in Brian's contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/31/2009 5:31:00 AM
Lovely reflections on autumn, Carrie, enjouyed it really. Gert
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Date: 8/31/2009 4:41:00 AM
Wonderful imagery Carrie..you paint such beautiful scenery grabbing the reader's attention and never letting them go..best wishes in the contest.
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Date: 8/31/2009 2:08:00 AM
This is a true image of Autumn, very well written, keep them coming Abe
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Date: 8/31/2009 12:04:00 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Carrie.Rgds Brian
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Date: 8/30/2009 7:17:00 PM
gorgeous! song! Carrie! soup-mail! jimbo
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Date: 8/30/2009 6:47:00 PM
Carrie, this is a winner for sure. How absolutely wonderful. BG
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