The healing radiance of sunlight

The autumn wind spoke to me again

In gusts and whispers

Reminding me of how fleeting are the seasons

Although summer heat seemed to last so long

Suddenly autumnal chill stole away the power

Of that burning sun

As deluge of rain fell

Freshening everything

We walked in joy along the pathway

Wending its way by the canal

You trotting in that jaunty way you have

Filling my heart with love

These are the precious moments

All alone in silence

As I feel and hear the wind whispering its secrets

So far from the care of other humans

Possibly it is not enough to sustain a soul

This autumnal brush of wind against cheeks

But for today it gave me sweet relief

From life’s recent trials and tribulations

A place for just an hour

To feel the breath of God

And bask in the healing radiance

Of sunlight