life light and dead leaves ..

we walk nonchalantly on the colors
like so much dead leaves
when only a few days gone we looked up in awe of the glory of the falling shades
of reds yellows oranges
..
how quickly our view changes
..
one day we're hopeful
full of anticipation for the coming good
our eyes full of reflected
reds yellows oranges
the next we're walking all over our hope
like so much dead leaves
eyes down
disparaging life itself ..
..               
O Word of God
in whom is life
life that lights us all
may we remember our light
that shines in our dark places ..
that darkness cannot put it out ..
may we recognize the light in us
see the light in the tunnel
head towards the light ..

light attracts light