The Autumn colors finally arrived! Last year the woods were colorful near the end of October. I had almost given up for this year. But it seems like overnight the forest bloomed with yellows, oranges and reds. I’m blessed to live in an area where the seasonal changes are within my view.
I enjoy working in the kitchen because of the view. When I look out the window I see the forest instead of houses and roads. We do have neighbors fairly close by, but it feels like we’re in the middle of the woods.
Earlier this morning as I was leaving Jones Gap State Park I had to stop the car and take a photo. The drive is so beautiful with all the colors made more vivid by the rain.
Autumn Leaves
In the forest thick
Colors orange, red and green
Shout their last hurrah
Loosening their grip
Leaves begin their final dance
Twirling to the ground
Wind blows to and fro
Once fresh foliage now has died
Colors turn to brown
Boots make crunching sound
On this woodland carpet dry
As I stroll along
~gayl wright~
Psalm 104:10-13 (NKJV)
He sends the springs into the valleys;
They flow among the hills.
They give drink to every beast of the field;
The wild donkeys quench their thirst.
By them the birds of the heavens have their home;
They sing among the branches.
He waters the hills from His upper chambers;
The earth is satisfied with the fruit of Your works.
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Such beauty! We have had so much rain the last few days that the beautiful colors of Fall are scattered on the ground.
Yes, it is beautiful, isn’t it, Mary? We’re getting rain now, so all the leaves are falling. Thanks for visiting, Mary. Blessings to you!
I love watching the leaves change.
Me, too, Tara! It’s one of my favorite things!
Dear Gayl, What beautiful photos and words! It has been a slow season of color here also! We have some trees totally empty (more normal for now,) and some trees that are still full of bright leaves! It is so amazing to see the ways that the woods have a “mood” all their own. I love this phrase from the Scripture passage you chose: “The earth is satisfied with the fruit of Your works.” Such a good lesson to learn! Blessings, love and hugs to you! xoxo
Dear Bettie, Thank you! The big oak tree by the corner of the house has pretty much lost all its leaves, but others still have leaves clinging to them. There is always something to see in the woods and always interesting. Yes, I thought the Scripture fit in well. 🙂 Blessings, love and hugs right back to you, dear sister! xoxo
Dear Gayl, I love your beautiful poem and photographs! What an amazing view you have outside your kitchen window. It must make doing the chores there a little more pleasurable than they usually are. I shall think of you as you echo the birds and “sing among the branches” while savouring the majesty of those incredible trees. These autumnal colours are a feast for the soul! Blessings and love to you. xoxo
Dear, Joy, Thank you so much! Yes, I love just looking out and seeing the woods. When we first moved to South Carolina, we lived in a house where the kitchen window view was an interstate highway, so this is quite an improvement. 🙂 I think Autumn is my favorite season with its lovely colors and cooler weather and beauty!
Blessings and love right back to you, dear sister! xoxo
Oh this is completely beautiful!
Thank you so much, Rachel! 🙂 Blessings to you!
Gayl, Michele Morin wrote this morning about falling leaves in shades of Turmeric and Cayenne – she’s such a show-off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Susan! I love Michele! What cool descriptions!
Blessings to you, dear sister! xo
Actually, it’s God who is the “show-off,” thinking of such glorious colors. <3
Beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing the beauty with me – Central Florida has beautiful skies this time of year but I miss the changing leaves and the beautiful colors created by the changing seasons! Beautiful words as well. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Robin! I grew up in Jacksonville and I always wanted to see the changing leaves and colors, but we didn’t get much, either. South Carolina is full of the autumn beauty! Thanks for your encouragement.
Blessings to you!
I love the imagery of the leaves loosening their grip and dancing to the ground :).
Thanks, Anita! That’s what it looks like to me. 🙂
Blessings to you!
beautiful thoughts. beautiful images.
Thank you so much, Mandy! Glad you enjoyed them.
Blessings to you!
Truly stunning photography, Gayl. And I always enjoy reading your poems.
We don’t have much of a color change here in the desert. I appreciate seeing yours. 😊
Thank you for sharing your beauty with us.
Thanks so much, Gleniece! Glad to share the beauty with you!
Blessings to you!
Loved your fall poem, Gayl. Thanks for sharing your words with us!
Thank you, Sarah! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for visiting today. 🙂
Blessings to you!
I agree that autumn colors show up even more beautifully against a gray sky. Each year, some of the trees near my house look as if they are internally luminescent they’re so bright!
Oh, yes, that happens here, too. I think maybe it’s the sun hitting in just the right way to really make the colors shine! Thanks for visiting today! 🙂 Blessings to you, dear sister! xo
Gorgeous. I’ve been enjoying autumn colors here, also!!
I love the Autumn colors! It’s a beautiful time of year. Thanks for visiting!
Blessings to you!
Beautiful poem and images, Gayl. So blessed by the gifts of creativity that God has given you! 🙂
Thank you so much, Stacey! So glad God used my gifts to bless you! That’s a great encouragement to me. Blessings to you!
Beautiful, glad the weather is cooler and I love the colors.
Thank you, Rebecca! I’m glad for the cool weather, too, and the lovely colors!
Blessings to you!
How blessed you are to have that view! Love your fall photos – especially that last one! I’m in love with “road” pictures!
Yes, I am thankful for the beautiful view. Glad you enjoyed the pictures! I love “road” pictures, too, esp. with the leaves falling and the colors! Thanks for visiting, Jerralea!
Blessings to you!