"November Leaves" is Jerry's Latest Poem

Jerry is now our official resident poet! He has written another beautiful poem called "November Leaves." It captures the spirit of unending change on earth, the turning of the seasons, the recycling of its resources, and the need for us to nurture and protect our earth. You will enjoy this poem - and I am adding the photo of the autumn leaves that Judie sent to me from New England.

November Leaves

Nature remembers that nothing remains the same;
Though in November, leaves look up from the ground
To ponder the inexorable sequence of the game.
The nude limbs above regret their not being around.

All changes bring losses to some and gains to others
Seeing, the heart must decide and set the balance right.
Remaining leaves surely miss fallen sisters and brothers
While hikers can’t fail to appreciate the beautiful sight.

The red, brown and yellow tints of the leaves invite
All to see the beautiful, unique and boundless quilt
Generously given to us by nature’s inspired rite.
Now the fallen leaves imparts no saddening guilt.

Nature wastes nothing and strives ever for good.
The leaves so beautiful today, tomorrow we’ll see
Has, by nature’s miracle, been converted into food
To nurture flowers, grass and a replacement tree.

Then let us all enjoy the beauty that nature gives
As we recognize our debt to the delicate system
Which sustains the whole earth and all that lives.
And let us strive to protect every creature and stem.

Jerry Clements November 10, 2007