My October's Blessings

Happy Birthday to Lauryn My October's blessings By Michelle Morris 30/10/2023 You are October's blessings You are the brightest and the best You're the spring blossoms in South Africa You're the autumnal earthiness and rest You remind me of the jacaranda blooms So beautiful and oh, so sublime You are, of course, my Monday's child Fair of face and a smile so shy When I see the gold and fire Of the Northern Hemisphere's leaves I see you floating gently In mind's eye, ballet memories As a child, you were Princess Chocolate Locks But now you are a Queen You are surrounded by Love and Light And the Universe's guiding beings When I think of oceans and fun Of artworks and creative hours So many strands of joy Were woven into our souls' powers Writing books and creating illustrations Magical unicorns and castles and faeries Together we went on special adventures And filled the world with fun and daring When I think of all our memories Whether beautiful or heartbreaking I know we've both been forged By God's Holy fire and grace We are women, strong and free We are resilient, you and me Soul ties and Heaven's Angels Create a magical space to be When I see the moon and sun I am reminded of hope and faith Life has a way of taking us On the best journeys we can make You are my October's blessings You are my favourite thing With you, every day is a gift Angels in Heaven cheer and sing © Michelle Morris, 2023