Golden Leaves and Golden Souls
Leaves don't last long when they are golden, neither I say do we
But unlike leaves that change together, our time for change does vary you see.
We all know that we have a soul, that special self felt deep inside
That no matter how old we be still feels young and starry eyed
For like leaves born green we have to learn to grow and face a storm
So through life we must develop same with love till we transform
To have a soul gold with love, for when it's gold it's full of light
Light enough so that we rise to take up God's invite!
To join Him in His home above the one that we call Heaven
And though it may take some years, some can be ready by seven.
For unlike leaves our time's not set, some are gold at body life
Yet for most of us it takes time through lots of struggle and strife.
Our season for change varies in time, with some being gold when young
While for others it can take time with many a long year being sprung
Yes! For unlike leaves no-one knows just when our soul will be
Golden, light, full of love so that we rise to eternity!
Patricia Ann Farnsworth-Simpson is a coal miner’s daughter, the only girl among 6 lads.
A young mother to a son, she became a widow before she turned 18. Patricia, then, married her childhood sweetheart who fathered her lovely son and two wonderful daughters. Her children encouraged her to pursue her own talents. After 51 years of marriage, she became a widow again recently. She fills her time with poetry, helping others whenever she can.
Patricia, thank you for sharing your talent. I am in my golden years too and find them a blessing in lots of ways I would have never imagined. One great blessing is to be able to write, come here, share and read lovely poems such as yours that reminds me that growing older and simultaneously in my ability to love more fully, is quite wonderful.
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Hi Patricia, Seasons of life pass quickly, & because tomorrow isn't promised to anyone, it's God's desire we use time wisely & enjoy His blessings; yet eternity holds promises our finite minds cannot fathom on this side of heaven. Thanks for sharing your poignant poem! Chris~
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Well done, Patricia. What a uplifting and spiritual poem. Love it. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!
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There is a great deal here to look forward to. Well surmised!
ReplyDeleteMyke Todd
Patricia, the comparison of a human lifetime to the cycle of a leaf is creative. You have successfully incorporated this creativity into your faith-based outlook. Thank you for sharing your work.
ReplyDeletePatricia, the comparison of a human lifetime to the cycle of a leaf is creative. You have successfully incorporated this creativity into your faith-based outlook. Thank you for sharing your work.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem Pat, lovely analogy used to describe our life and how it changes when it evolves. Each of us has a special time for all that is meant to be, nothing is a certainty, except God's Love and His Infinite Mercy. Blessings sent with love, Leokadia
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