Leave the Leaves in Autumn
Leave the leaves on Autumn grounds
Let the leafmould mass in mounds
Let them lie while while winter calls
Let them cushion children’s falls
Let them augment tiny sounds
Leaves should lighten little feet
Languid motion should be fleet
Laureled youth is ever-green
Leave the leaves in Autumn
Let the fiery red and gold
Lessen rising, lingering cold
Let the livid Northern sweep
Loathe the lifting of the heap
Let the winter come when told
Leave the leaves in Autumn
Adam Callis is a resident Tennessee pastor and author, where he lives with his wife and five children. He blogs regularly about children’s literature and read-alouds at Dad Can Read!, and about theology and Christian art at Adam Callis.
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Thanks for your creative, poetic workmanship in this piece!
I agree with Joe—really great work. Thanks for sharing.
The illustration perfectly complements the feel of the poetry. Lovely!