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Challenge of the Month I
The waning heat of summer. Pastel oranges and reds. The season of harvest. Darkening skies as the spectre of winter looms. Write the first chapter of a story beginning in autumn. Fiction or non-fiction, poetry or Prose. $100 purse to our favorite entry. Outstanding entries will be shared with our publishing partners.
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Autumn

I woke up this morning to a darkened room. There was nothing but the alarm clock to distinguish between night or day. But, alas, there it read "6:05am." Yup, it was morning.

As I slowly turned over my crinkled covers, I felt the chill in the room. Dark and cold, the start of autumn, I thought to myself as I leapt up to run for the furnace gauge. I quickly ran back to my room for my housecoat and slippers. The heat came on after about a minute, pouring out warm air as I pore my pre-brewed cup of coffee.

I grabbed a snuggly blanket, and found my spot on the couch. I sat there all nestled in with my computer and cup of coffee - ready to start another day. Today would be a good day, I was sure of it. As I read my newsfeed and checked my emails, the sun was starting to come up. It's glowing presence made known to myself - and all my neighbours that indeed it would be a great day. The sunrise displayed a vast array of oranges, reds and yellows that rose and danced for their audience. I pulled back my curtains all the way back so I could really see the sunrise. I stood at my bay window and took the beauty in. All of it.

I absorbed the light and all it's energy and was filled with a glowing presence in my Spirit. Outside the window, my tree that once was full of green leaves, was now almost completely yellow, it's leaves showing the ever changing seasons. It reminded me that the season of autumn is a season where things change. Leaves turn gold and then they fall and die - only for a period until spring comes and brings new life.

And as I stood at my window, I realized this new season of autumn - well, it was like a new season for me. I was like the tree, getting ready to brace and equip itself for winter. Like the tree, I am ready to let go of some things in my life that needed to die to make room for this new season of life. I am ready to embrace this change that is coming my way. And like the sunrise and the tree, I would do it with grace.

I am realizing, that I am bold like the very present, beautiful sunrise that flooded my home - and heart. I will be that sunrise in this next season of life. 

Yes I thought. Today will be a good day.

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