Vernal-Equinox Poem by Sylvia Frances Chan

Vernal- Equinox:
An Elegy

The vernal equinox takes place
in the northern hemisphere around March 21,

when the sun reaches the northern celestial equator.

The vernal equinox also marks the beginning of spring,

why this is so important?
On that day my dear beloved father was born

how do I know?
This vernal equinox is so incredibly unique and artistic,
my dear father constantly experienced beautiful unique things
during his life

Everything is beautiful about him
Starting with his face
Really artistic look: A beautiful handsome man

and his leadership at Stanvac
He was greatly appreciated for this special service

Many of his friends still read his Charlie Chan
feuilleton
A weekly sequel about the detective Charlie Chan.
There were impressive stories every week

He also drew beautiful and funny cartoons

Indeed a born painter and comedian
And he excelled in many pursuits
I'm still very very proud to have his DNA

I am still very very proud to be his daughter

Today is the vernal equinox, his birthday

I see them again in front of me
Many delicacies and the table is beautifully set
A beautiful mini bouquet for each guest
on the beautiful black mini Wedgwood,

his favourite dish and a big Mocca cake
alas, I can only write about it
what all that entailed

now it is very quiet at every vernal equinox
no more grand celebrations
or stage presentations

no more extra delicacies on our dining table,
in his once beloved armchair sleeps Luna,
the neighbourhood cat (she lives 1 mile from our residence)

all joking aside:
the artistic busy actions in the big house are gone,
there is only dead silence to be found

the beautiful, also very artistic, grandkids
honoured their grandpa endlessly,
they do not make much noise anymore
as a token of great respect.

©SYLVIA FRANCES CHAN - Vernal Equinox 2023