With fall’s cooling breath

I saw change come

in the color of leaves

the political climate

in our family dynamics.

It changed with a wedding.

Some say change is good

or change is part of life

or change is necessary.

But change is hard

yes, sometimes good

but never easy.

This is my year of change

I see it everywhere.

In my day to day

in my children

in my grandchildren.

I try to embrace it.

As Christmas approaches

my heart is lifted

with the promise of change.

Lights in the darkness

silver star on the tree

loved ones gathered ‘round.

I’m ready for change,

to accept its gift

welcome it with open arms.

How fortunate to live

to love, to witness change

ever present, not always easy.