"Treasures Underfoot"

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The ivy wall is dressed in red,

Our street seems paved with gold,

The climbing tree is a vibrant orange,

The orchard a sight to behold.

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Children's boots splash through puddles with glee,

The leaves crunch softly under my feet,

I hear the wind whisper in the trees,

And nod a hello to each neighbor I meet.

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The air is crisp and pleasantly cool,

Fresh with the lovely scent of rain,

Cap and scarf keep me cozy warm,

As I wander along this quiet lane.

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Autumn is here with it's splendor and charm,

All God's creation is in it's prime,

I love to go walking on Sunday afternoons,

There's no better way to spend my time.

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The world passes by on the busy road,

Oblivious of the beauty all around,

Too distracted to stop and seek,

The tiny treasures yet to be found.

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Though the sky be cloud and gray,

The hills are aflame with colors bright,

In Spring I pick flowers along the way,

But now in each leaf I find new delight,

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I pause to admire the ground where I walk,

I see precious gems under every root,

Each leaf is a special gift from above,

Never forget to look for those treasures underfoot...

~ Joy Meyer

October 24th, 2010

~ Inspired by a Sunday afternoon walk with Mama, enjoying the Fall colors and searching for pretty leaves to collect and press. It reminds me to pause and look for those little blessings often overlooked and trampled underfoot. :)

'Every good and perfect gift is from above...'

.... though sometimes we have to look down!

P.S. Picture is a Sample Picture by Windows, not by me (Ruthie).