Autumn Snow (By Dane W. Fowlkes)

Autumn snow of rust and earth tones,
Miniature shields glistening with sun flecked hues and shades of red.
Descending from trees tired from summer's burden,
Standing now bare against the wind.
Beautiful decay, inspiring transition,
Crisp russet carpet announcing all arrivals.
Autumn snow of rust and earth tones,
Signal for us a time of best beginning.
Love-- fresh and beautiful,
Growing and expanding,
New and promising,
Complete and endless,
Understanding and caring,
Friendship and intimacy.
Autumn snow of rust and earth tones,
Beautiful descent of artist's pallet,
Echoing the beauty of a heart made complete by the love of another.
Completed love, more beautiful than autumn snow.