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THE SEASONS OF MY LIFE
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October 1, 2012
by
DignityUSA
<p>by Christine Krause</p>
<p>I look out at the still water on a cool morning<br />
Letting the sun cast its warmth on my shoulders<br />
Where the voices of others bolster my feelings of gratitude<br />
Of a God that loves without doubt fear or reproach</p>
<p>I visit the winters of my life<br />
Where dark shadows have crept in<br />
Because life happens at its own bidding<br />
Not mine<br />
Out of those depths I see glimmers<br />
Smiles from friends<br />
Encouragement from fellow travelers<br />
God’s all encompassing grace</p>
<p>Summer is a gift like the precious laugh from a child<br />
Gone are the trappings of gloom<br />
Replaced with bonds so strong no force can separate<br />
Happiness rises in unexpected circumstances<br />
Peace settles in and takes root<br />
Joy is present at dawn and dusk<br />
Even the night brims with beauty<br />
Excitement fills the air at the sounds of play</p>
<p>Thoughts of autumn and its colors fire my soul<br />
Hurriedly I prepare<br />
Think about time duties preparation gray clouds<br />
Let the past be<br />
Embrace the changes<br />
Excitement burns inside<br />
Peace enters in and relaxes my thoughts<br />
Life carries on and I learn to wait</p>
<p>Spring leaps up as newness enters<br />
Hopefulness replaces the lingering doubts<br />
Seeds are planted and grow in the splendor of lengthening days<br />
God’s abundance is seen bounding from all directions<br />
Where to take this energy and use it to bless others<br />
No strangers new friends common threads<br />
Sent out to be strength and possibilities<br />
Giving everything with memories to last</p>
<p>Our bodies our spirits<br />
Gathering together as one leaving with renewed hope<br />
Water stones oil and flowers combine<br />
Forming newness</p>
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