Autumn Leaves

leaves swaying as they fall,
from gallant trees that still stand tall,
colouring the earth with their presence,
steadily nourishing its very essence,
the array of life sustained through death,
i marvel at your world,
Oh lord
how glorious your ways,
still catching my breath as i gaze,
counting my fleeting days,
teach me to love, live, and die,
in your name,
for all else pales
yes all else pales,
and lays no claim