"November 1968"

By Shirley Magnusson

Shirley Magnussen

Down the corridors of autumn’s    deepening wind, Blow the leaves from the gallant tree: Returned to earth where nourishment    began This carpet gives much comfort to    the land. Oh, blow winds of winter over meadow    and wood! Rain down on the kind earth,    accomplish your good; Teach us the secret Mother Nature    enjoys, Teach us the ways she forever employs. Glance down the meadow to a    painting of peace Sweet gift of winter our joys    to increase.