We Walked in Woods

We walked in woods,
My love and I
As leaves rained down
From Autumn sky.

The wind picked up,
And our souls too
As all hues danced
In deep, deep blue.

We walked in woods
On a golden day
The wind died down
And went away

And all was still.
So then were we;
Blessed by life
We could not see.

We walked in woods
But not alone;
Almighty Presence
Walked us home.

Graced in time
Suspended, three
Walked in sweet
Tranquility.

By Linda Abner

(Linda Abner is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Indianapolis.)

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