Changing Seasons

Autumn does not officially begin until September 22 this year, but there seems to be a hint of it in the air already. Even though sometimes within our own journey we experience winter in the midst of summer, and spring in the midst of autumn, seasons are great reminders of the importance of our own growth cycles.  Seasons also remind us of beautiful realities we seldom notice. 

Yard Trees

Hardly noticed
since you’re always there
silently amid rustling leaves
breathing in
    my breathing out
and breathing out
    my breathing in

Unseen symphony
graciously offering
graciously receiving.

May my grudge
of raking your leaves
become a simple song
of gratitude.

— by Jackie Freitas