To Be An Autumn Leaf

The following is a tercet on autumn leaves and, moreover, our hope, belonging, and purpose in the Lord Jesus Christ. The picture of a tree with its red leaves is in my mind for now, but I'll capture it with my camera soon-- before the TX winter arrives, that is. : ) God bless you this fall season!

To Be An Autumn Leaf

mike

(I ask.)

O leaves, slowly dancing in the autumn wind,
Why do you shed your green
garment and put on a red coat?

O leaves, softly whispering in the fall breeze,
Why do you cease to make your old
melody and begin to sing a new song?

O precious leaves, gently falling from your dwelling,
Why do you have to leave your cozy
home and take on an adventurous mission?

(A leaf speaks.)

O friend, what I wear is not from me.
My Creator made me this coat,
keeping me warm every winter.

O friend, what I sing is not about me.
My Master taught me this song,
reminding me I'm never alone.

O precious friend, where I go is not for me.
My Lord sent me on this mission,
giving me the purpose of my life.

(All leaves in chorus.)

This is our coat—
A new coat,
A season of hope!

This is our song—
A new song,
A time to belong!

This is our mission—
A new mission,
An age of transformation!