The Swallows in September (Autumn Carol)

The swallows in September;

they fly far, far away

but they always remember

to return in the May.

Leaves blaze like fire burning;

soon branches will be bare

but when the Spring returns then

new green leaves will appear.

Soon it will be December

and down the snow will pour

but up out of the embers

the sun will rise once more.

Flowers may wilt and wither

with winter gloom but then

the Spring will bring bright weather

and flowers bloom again.

And after Springtime follows

golden June and July

and when they do, the swallows,

they all will, homeward, fly.