Autumn is a wondrous time of the year With its dazzling colors so vivid and bright When the hot days of Summer are fading away And we start using covers at night That's when I go to my mountain retreat Where the water runs fresh and cool I found a small inlet in a hidden cove That I call my little thinking pool This annual retreat is a time of reflection On the present, the future and the past With my heart at peace and my mind all clear The pace is slow and I can relax at last I reflect on my wonderful family and friends And the many blessings that God has given me For the bountiful life that I've so enjoyed And our beautiful country that still remains free Communing with nature and one with my God I find peace in my secret place of meditation As I return to the business of daily life My soul cleansed, I leave without hesitation Kathleen McCoy Eldridge © September 12, 2007 All Rights Reserved Website