October's Amen ~

"On the motionless branches of some trees,

 autumn berries 

hung like clusters of coral beads,

 as in those fabled orchards where the fruits were jewels."

 Charles Dickens

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thinking of those

for whom October has brought

devastation and loss

Be Still And Know ~

whenever there is

 stillness

 there is the still small voice

God's speaking from the whirlwind

 nature's old song

 and dance

Anne Dillard

be still

and know

that I am God

Psalm 46:10

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Take Off Your Shoes {please} ~

"Earth is crammed with heaven.

  Every bush is aflame with the fire of God, but only those who see take off their shoes.

  The rest just pick the berries."

-- Elizabeth Browning