Glorious golden embers Glowing and gleaming Glistening in the blowing wind Riding cool autumn breezes Embarking on a journey’s end A moment of truth revealed A kaleidoscope of color Meticulously painted and perfected Radiantly reflected On the canvas in my heart Where you came Painting an offering of acceptance Friendship Grace and love Leaving heart prints With every brush stroke Lasting forever But the moment Lasting only a season And God with all His reason Blurs the view While clouds of confusion Gather on the horizon The watercolors all run together As the rain rolls down my cheeks…