Autumn rains lasting for days
Covering the land with mist
Cleansing under cloudy haze
Rising pollen, now dismissed
Harvest pausing, farmers wait
Parking soybeans, left to take
Drying cornstalks, know their fate
Standing ready, combines brake
Creeks filling, slowly at first
Running water, sent ahead
Suspending reservoirs’ thirst
Pausing for now, winter’s dread
Nature’s perfect cycle breathes
Singing praises to the Lord
Watching as autumn unsheathes
Waking when spring comes aboard
Originally published October, 2020.
Big Sky Buckeye 
Beautiful poem Richard, the season of fall has always been my favorite time of year
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Eileen, thank you for reading. Just as you shared, I appreciate the fall season.
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Every time I see a photo of corn, my inner Iowan smiles a little. And I especially enjoyed the first photo. It took me a minute to realize the child’s carrying a leaf or two. The images are perfect complements to your lovely poem.
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Linda, thanks for reading and sharing your observations. I totally missed the child carrying a leaf or two.
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Rainy days are great for sleeping 🙂
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Matt, thank you for reading and reminding me how you relish rainy days.
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I can definitely appreciate the “Rising pollen, now dismissed!” 🙂
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Nancy, my wife would agree with you 100%!
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As it has rained for the last two days here, I have experienced just what you are describing. The corn is small but clapping its hands in glee for the much needed rain. God sends the rain and we are thankful for the seasons.
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Central Ohio has received rain for several days. Some farmers still need to finish seeding corn and soybeans, but the winter wheat is smiling.
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Love it after week experiencing rain. This is nice.
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Welcome back Jim. God’s grace is ever-present in His cleansing rain .
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Amen
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