Seasons of the Heart

By Leila Lynne Leidtke

With many evocative images in poetry and pictures, Leila captures emotions, reflections and events common to all. There are poems of love, of times and seasons, encouragement for dark times of trial, thoughts on family relationships, memories of times past, celebrations of seasonal changes, celebrations of Easter and Christmas, the love of a warm dog, and spiritual musings. As you look at the beautiful pictures and read Leilas thoughtful words, the author hopes that you will experience a refreshing outlook to brighten your heart and give comfort to your soul.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Dec 2, 2013
• ISBN: 9781496903563

Leila Lynne Leidtke

Leila Leidtke began writing poems in high school and has continued writing them throughout her life. For many years she has written Christmas poems and sent them out as Christmas cards. Some of these poems are collected here, along with others. Leila is married and has three grandchildren. She makes her home in Delaware, Ohio with her husband and her dog, Champion. Leila has recently authored a childrens book titled If I Were President . A preview is available at booksbyLeila.com.

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Published by AuthorHouse 08/20/2014

ISBN: 978-1-4817-2828-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4969-0356-3 (e)

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Contents

SPRING

TIME, THE MUSE

A Boy and a Girl

Essence of Love

The Butterfly

INTRODUCTION TO LIFE

EASTER PROCLAMATION

CLEANSED AND SET FREE

LOVE

DAYDREAMS

STILL POINT

Wedding Day

SUMMER

Perfume of Love

OJ

Behold the Lord

WORSHIP

THE RIVER

Dearly Beloved

THE GIFT

The Shepherd

Ode to Vicki

In Spirit

SUNSHINE

AUTUMN

Step to the Music

WEATHER REPORT

ROSES IN NOVEMBER

Storm Crossing

God’s Waiting Room

Moving, In His Time

GIVING THANKS

GETTING READY FOR ADVENT

DAILY THANKS

A WARM DOG

WINTER

WINTER ROMANCE

Christmas Spirit

THE LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Christmas Glory

A Christmas Song

Christmas Cheer

THE ANGELS’ SONG

Christmas Wonder

STARLIGHT

Treasure of the Star

The Dream

WINTER DREAM

Birth of the Lamb

The Advent Season

Christmas Star

True Peace

The Babe of Bethlehem

SPIRIT OF THE NEW YEAR

In Closing

 Dedication

For my husband, Byron

For my readers: May you grow in wonder throughout your lives as you explore your own seasons of the heart.

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SPRING

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TIME, THE MUSE

Time flows on in an endless current,

Rushing swiftly toward the sea.

Eddies and ripples in the changing torrent,

Make watermarks on eternity.

Silver minutes slip through my fingers

As the hours swim slowly by.

They disappear as I try to grasp them

Streaming silently away to