richards odes

Autumn Colours

I see the Autumn colours as I drive round Milton Keynes.
The oranges reds and yellows mixed with browns and greens.
I've been in other places like New England in the fall
And okay, the spread is smaller and the trees are not so tall
But we have, on our doorstep, a beauty of our own.
It gives me  as much pleasure as I have ever known.
When the sun is shining the colours are so bright
And in the mists of Autumn they fill the world with light
It's splendour and its majesty seem to lift my soul
My spirit is exalted for such beauty makes me whole.
If you are not religious this next bit will seem odd
But for this glorious vision I just thank my God!