The stretch between dusk and dawn
A mere whisper in the wind
~reocochran at:
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And so it has been with the coming of the autumnal equinox. Autumn is yet a mere whisper in the wind between yesterday’s dusk and today’s dawn. However, with its arrival the “powers of summer” must now slowly disrobe themselves and go back from whence they came. Despite being sapped and dry from surviving the dog days of summer’s wrath, we should now be able to anticipate the coming of fall’s crisp days that will invigorate us, to hear murmurs of music in untamed winds that will blow freshness into us, to watch bird migrations that will that lift our spirits in the deepening blue skies, and to expect blustery storms that will infuse their energy into our heat-wearied flesh. Oh autumn, how happily we greet thee with our eager yearning for your scents and shapes, sounds and hues.
The birds are consulting, about their migrations,
the trees are putting on the hectic
or the pallid hues of decay,
and begin to strew the ground,
that one’s very footsteps may not
disturb the repose of earth and air, while
they give us a scent that is
a perfect anodyne to the restless spirit.
Delicious autumn!
My very soul is wedded to it, and if
I were a bird I would fly about the earth
seeking the successive autumns.
~George Eliot
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. ~James 1:17 ✝
**Image via Pinterest, text by Natalie
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Thank you, Bette. You are so sweet to do that! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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What a beautiful way to usher in Fall. I love it.
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Thanks, Virginia! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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This was such a breath of sweet maple leaf wonder, Natalie. I especially love you found ways to mention wind, (a special movement like God is blowing us gently, sometimes harder to shake us up!) birds and the seasons changing.
Going from dry hot summer leaving and we welcome a more moist, cooler season with still a certain amount of “crunch” under foot.
Thank YOU for making my simple verse into a meaningful and faith driven post here.
Your scripture is so dear. God comes from Light and doesn’t change the shifting shadows.
Happy Autumn and enjoy this lovely crisp season, Natalie. xo
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Again you are so welcome, Robin. Thank you for this wonderful comment. I loved what you had to say. Actually your thoughts should have been somehow woven into my post. Happy autumn to you as well. I can’t wait for the crispness to begin! Blessings, N 🙂 ❤
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♡♡ Thanks for your kind birthday wishes for my James! 🙂
☆○●○☆ Tell your James I may forget his October b’day so happy forward ahead 80th Birthday! ☆▪¤▪☆
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Oh, I shall, Robin. Thanks for wishing him a happy 80th! 🙂 ❤
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So thoughtful and so touching, love the image your chose.
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Thank you Charlie. I love hearing from you because you always have an encouraging word for me. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Lovely and inspiring as always, Natalie. Thank you for sharing beauty and poetry. ❤
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Thank you, Carol. You are so welcome. Thank you for the comment. I appreciate your presence in my world. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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