Autumnal Equinox

Autumnal Equinox is here
In the Northern Hemisphere
Night and Day
Are nearly equal.
Deciduous trees
Change their leaf-clothing
Signaling a change
Of seasons and
Of time.
Can we change, too?
Leave behind our
Prejudice…
Leave behind our
Insensitive selfishness…
Leave behind our
Negativity…
Can we shed
Our leaves for
New growth and
A new chance
To love.



May we be open to God’s presence and promptings for offing the old so that we can make room for new growth. May we grow closer to God and one another. Amen.