LATE AUTUMN LOVE

LATE AUTUMN LOVE

As autumn leaves all dried and drained of life

On branch they cling to skirt what waits below.

While all of hope has slowly faded past

They reminisce yet know they must let go.

Dare learn of love yet hear it comes with pain

Soon consequences flower as a test.

Allusive joy should want me open arms

Like night at end boasts sunrise at it's best.

Through clouds of doubt the sun comes streaming out

Like manna to the soul it helps things grow.

Compassion, joy and warmth came sprouting out

As grand as roses blooming under snow.

Through change, your spirit learns of hope and love

While autumns leaf still dangles up above.

By Rusty Cason