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Marian Jones

AUTUMN

The Summer flowers are fading,
The land is slowly changing;
As Autumn shows its face
All nature's re-arranging.
 
From the trees the rustling leaves
Are slowly drifting down;
Russet, bronze and amber
And yellow turning brown.
 
As they fall upon the ground
They carpet field and fold,
And in their resting place
The earth seems dipped with gold.
 
We say goodbye to Summer,
Welcome mellow Autumn days
With the beauty all around us
God's handiwork we praise.
 
Copyright Marian Jones
England, United Kingdom
 
 
The Crocus

The crocus in the winter
Works magic underground,
Preparing for its debut
When springtime comes around.
 
Through dull and dreary days
When all the world seems dead,
It knows that things will change
When it shows its pretty head.
 
It brings a sense of hope
God's promise to convey,
Though often storm clouds come
They soon will pass away.
 
Copyright Marian Jones
 
 
The Return of Spring

Beneath a cloudless sky,
The land is fresh and fair;
Hope springs eternal in the heart
Amid the beauty everywhere.
 
The perfume of the blossoms
Is carried on a tender breeze,
And timid little violets grow
Beneath  the  old oak trees.
 
Lambs  bleat in the meadows;
Fledglings chirp in their nest:
At dusk the skies turn golden,
As the sun sets in the west.
 
The cold, dark winter's over;
Spring weaves its magic spell:
Our spirits are uplifted
In the world where all is well.
 
Copyright Marian Jones
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Winter

There's a sudden chill  in the air
Now that Wintertime is here.
The louring clouds are threatening snow
As the blue skies disappear.

Yet there's  beauty on the land,
As we awake on a winters morn
When Jack Frost has paid a visit,
And a beautiful picture he's drawn.
 
He arrived  in the stillness of night
Scattering silver dust all around.
Icicles and orbs  dangle from trees,
Crystal jewels lie on the ground.
 
The birds are silent, nothing stirs
Just a red robin greeting the day.
It's a wonderful crisp white world
Now that Winter has come to stay.
 
Copyright Marian Jones
 
 
Summer Garden

Pink and white clematis stars
Climb up the old oak tree,
Little flowers so gentle
Bring joy to all who see.
 
Marigolds are gleaming gold,
Rose perfume fills the air,
While little busy lizzies
Are growing everywhere.
 
Lavender and lilies,
Sweetpeas of pink and blue;
So many different flowers
Of every shade and hue.
 
A garden is a perfect place,
To cast  your cares away,
And marvel at God's Creation
On a sunny summer's day.
 
Copyright Marian Jones
 

Summer

The window  of summer opens,
The sun comes peeping in;
It works its magic on the land,
A new season to begin.
 
Beside a babbling brook
And a field of meadowsweet,
The gentle song of summer
Plays its rhythmic beat.
 
When the door of summer opens,
All around are green clad trees,
While the perfume of the flowers
Is borne on a cooling breeze.
 
It is the season of delight,
The scent of new mown hay;
The glory of golden sunset,
At the end of a perfect day.

Copyright Marian Jones