"In Memory of Autumn Past"
and
In Memory of our Daughter
""THE ANNUAL APPLE FEST""
We enjoyed The Dix Annual Apple Fest of 2008
and our dear relatives joined us to celebrate.
This year is the fifth Autumn since our daughter left us,
and we will be forever heart broken, I must confess.
We made our Fall Plans well in advance.
We prayed all would go well and if by chance.
The Autumn colors, fresh apples, pumpkins we might enjoy,
because grieving had overcome us since April 2004.
Our grandchildren loved the exciting spooky maize.
It seemed quite warm from the hot sun rays.
They quickly figured out the maize's direction
and would run here and there without hesitation.
The color of o
Each pumpkin was unique as though it had hatched.
Children carefully walked through the long rows
as cock-a-burs would stubbornly stick to their clothes.
The kids took much time in making their choice
and then they yelled loudly in a high pitched voice.
They would pull and tug the pumpkin with all their might,
As we watched, it was truly a ""Delightful Autumn Sight.""
Great music is relaxing and always opens the doors,
as adults and children cut loose, their laughter did soar.
Autumn was our daughter's favorite season of the year.
She arrived early at Hawkins-Schwartz Orchard since she did fear.
The gorgeous Fall Colored Mums would quickly sell.
She wanted a huge selection, then take her time just to dwell.
As we enjoyed the delicious Apple Crisp with ice cream,
we watched the little tots roll their pumpkins and scream.
What a great time, yet sadly our late daughter would come to mind.
Her love of Autumn, years gone by, many memories we would always find.
The weather so beautiful, absolutely perfect from the start,
but this day we will remember and forever carry in our hearts.
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The Warmth of Autumn
How can August be here again?
The fifth August I've seen since then.
School Bells will be ringing soon.
Night sky revealing a large full moon.
Warm memories are bursting forth.
Anticipation of Autumn, well, of course
Chilliness of Autumn soon to be here.
Approaching more quickly every year.
Traditional Dix Apple Fest and,
a pumpkin patch adventure planned.
Trick or Treating, I still remember when.
My 2 young children hauled the candy in.
Cheerleaders, Band and Football Games,
the announcer reading off their names.
Wiener roasts with wood smoke in the air.
Hay rides going down the road, to where?
Fall Bath and Body Products at the Mall.
Our enjoyment of smelling them all.
The warmth of Autumn brings memories of you
I face this fifth Autumn, somewhat, anew.
My plans made well in advance.
Guests invited and if by chance.
An annual Autumn Apple Fest to attend.
But, still, the fear of remembering when.
Your car loaded with pumpkins galore
and every color mum and then more.
The warmth of Autumn, the colorful leaves
But I, Kanda's Mom, will forever grieve.
In Memory of My Daughter, My Best Friend
My Kanda Angel
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