"Just before the death of flowers, And before they are buried in snow, There comes a festival season When nature is all aglow." ~ Author Unknown ~ "Lady Autumn, Queen of the Harvest, I have seen you in the setting Sun with your long auburn tresses blowing in the cool air that surrounds you. Your crown of golden leaves is jeweled with amber, amethyst, and rubies. Your long, flowing purple robe stretches across the horizon. In your hands you hold the ripened fruits. At your feet the squirrels gather acorns. Black crows perch on your outstretched arms. All around you the leaves are falling. You sit upon your throne and watch the dying fires of the setting Sun shine forth its final colors in the sky. The purple and orange lingers and glows like burning embers. Then all colors fade into the twilight. Lady Autumn, you are here at last. We thank you for your rewards. We have worked hard for these gifts. Lady Autumn, now grant us peace and rest." ~ Deirdre Akins ~ © Tina's Prayer Gate October 21, 2019