Autumn's Children

The blessings of autumn have fallen
As leaves from branches high
Three faces of three children
Came on the wind of autumn skies

Steven arrived in September
The year frost came too soon
Johnny came in late October
Beneath the light of Harvest Moon

With sweet Natalie in November
On a cold and rainy night
Just in time to claim the autumn
Before winter's chill took bite

And while all seasons have their calling
Some giving, some taking away
It is autumn that holds my heart close
As I watch my three blessings at play

Shall I always cherish this season
For all the love it has given and shown
Knowing to soon the days pass by us
And Autumn's Children will be grown


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Illustration: by Clara Burd