The Heart of Autumn
The afternoon ends early,
the twilight is amassed,
as memories of summer
recede into the past.
The long nights gain momentum,
light slants more feebly still,
as indoors-driven viewers
take refuge from the chill.
Beyond Thanksgiving's gathering,
a breadth of bounty spread,
as winter's thinness nears us
an Advent lies ahead.
Year-end decay dispelling
seeking for darkness light
obscure amid the bustling
that overlooks delight.
In sweet good time arriving,
when blessings may seem few,
it comes, my faith rekindling,
ever ancient, ever new.
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester MA
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