Once again it is October 4th
And one thing I know for sure
I miss you, Rod, so very much
Sometimes it is hard to endure.
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She really is quite exciting
And her name tells us so
It was rather daunting
I love to watch her grow.
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I sat on my porch one evening
There was a chill now in the air
The birds were tweeting softly
In the trees as they nested there.
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If you want to make a kid happy
Just put a fishing pole in his hand
As soon as he snags one
He'll feel like the King in his land.
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DEEP RED ROSE
This is the first rose of spring
I wish you could smell
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They grew and then they grew some more
Popped that squash out in clusters
I gave so many away I cannot count
Almost more work than I could muster.
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He taught me how to run, oh yes
From the time that I could walk
And other plans he had for me
Just as soon as I could talk.
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One day I saw this lonely little leave
Upon the blacktop driveway
The wind was blowing gently
Causing it to swing and sway.
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When I look at the autumn colors
I often associate them to spice
The colors all seem to blend
They are warm, rich and so nice.
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It started with a vision in her mind
From the heart of a little girl
A mixture of brilliant colors
A swipe, a dot or a swirl.
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