Tuesday, March 1, 2016

The Artist of Autumn


The Artist of Autumn is busy,
painting His canvases rare;
which those produced by mere mortals,
can never begin to compare;

For the hands of this masterful Craftsman,
give life to each stem and each sheaf;
and tints, with astounding perfection,
rich textures on each separate leaf.

He claims the world as His subject:
the deserts and valleys and hills;
nor do scenes of the farmlands and prairies
escape His breathtaking skills.

O He gives with His talents, unequalled,
a freshness and fragrance to air;
and garments of flame for the foliage,
but Autumn's are privileged to wear.

Therefore I always feel anxious
when this special season draws near;
for soon with His paintbox of magic,
will the Artist of Autumn appear.

~ Don Beckman

Give thanks to the Lord...
to him who alone
does great wonders...
Ps. 136:3-4

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