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The Happiest Day of October

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The happiest day of October was the one when she wore her little red hat Off to the woods we went hand in hand like songbirds in flight; The sun in all its glory spilled its applesauce grin all over my baby and I as we caught a fistful of leaves in our hands, and made them fly. . . Diving right in we buried our arms in a pile of leaflets oh what a thrill! We sunk below the fire brick colors of russet yellow and brown, and inhaled the mulched flavors of earth for all their worth ; It was the most momentous day of my life, my little girl was five and I just had to memorize her smile. Her, a colorful piece of art an Autumn portrait, me, a weary soldier about to be deployed; The first thing she did when I returned was hand me a crumpled leaf then said, "I saved it for you daddy " As I knelt at her side I buried my face in a sea of red curls it was then that I knew, I was finally home. Sept 7 2022 # 1 Jumping In A Pile Of Leaves Sponsor Regina McIntosh Contest Name Fall Flavors

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Mulu Magdalinos

Date: 12/20/2022 4:39:00 AM

Hello Mystic Rose Rose,Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Kindest Regards.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/25/2022 4:08:00 AM

Congrats with this beautiful poem. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 10/25/2022 4:41:00 AM

Thank you, Regina, I am honored, love xo

Beata Agustin

Date: 10/24/2022 11:14:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me vicariously feel how is it to jump over piles of leaves in my "Autumnless" country. God bless you.

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 10/25/2022 4:41:00 AM

Thanks Beata

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/24/2022 6:23:00 AM

Back with big congratulations on your win dear Vie! Linda

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 10/25/2022 4:41:00 AM

Thank you, dear Linda,

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/23/2022 10:59:00 AM

How beautiful! Leaves mean something to me too. I found and pasted one in my journal after my mom dies and then recently upon entering church found the need to grab one specific one. I didn’t know I’d be praying for my cousin. It is in my journal too. God bless and congratulations on 2nd place win!

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 10/25/2022 4:42:00 AM

Thank you Kim, :)

Mulu Magdalinos

Date: 9/10/2022 4:38:00 AM

Hello, Dear Mystic Rose Rose, a wonderful poem, May your life always be full of joy,happiness and health,.God Bless you

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 9/10/2022 6:37:00 AM

Thank you dear Mulu from your kind visit. May you be blessed with inspiraton today, love < Peace

Bill Baker

Date: 9/9/2022 3:51:00 PM

Lovely. heart-warming poem, Vie. Thanks for reading it to me today. I enjoyed listening to your poem. I was deployed when my first child, a daughter, was just 3 months old. Getting cassette tapes with her giggling got my through my tour in Southeast Asia. It was a joy to see her smiling face at the airport when I returned. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 9/10/2022 3:38:00 AM

So glad to hear you experienced the joy of a daughter during that difficult time of your youth. I am sure that smile must have pried the sun of its warmth, lol, praying you are all blessed with good health, God is good :)

Michael Tor

Date: 9/9/2022 1:19:00 PM

Such a wonderful day you shared with your baby you so beautifully share this special moment in special words that resonate with Love Vie really enjoyed you reading the Poem and sensing the love you had in your heart in being with your baby on that Special day. God bless you and someday she will read and remember you and reflect on that Special day you and her shared...

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 9/10/2022 3:37:00 AM

Thank you Michael for making time for my poetry, have a blessed day

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/9/2022 10:10:00 AM

Oh so beautiful Vie.

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 9/10/2022 3:36:00 AM

Thanks dear Linda hope you enjoy fall this year

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/8/2022 11:29:00 AM

Nice! My daughter welcoming me home is my fondest memory! Aloha!

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 9/8/2022 3:49:00 PM

I am sure it was how old was she Rico,, those special moments are engraved in our heart forever,:)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/8/2022 8:23:00 AM

Excellent description of a love for her daughter.

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 9/8/2022 3:48:00 PM

No greater bond than the one for a daughter, from a father, thanks for reading Victor,

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/8/2022 7:06:00 AM

So beautiful in thought, emotion and imagery! I once found one leftover red leaf in Kennesaw Battlefield Park. Made me think if the blood spilled there (from the civil war). One red leaf, just for me.

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 9/8/2022 3:48:00 PM

Dear Kim, that must have been a sign for you, I believe in watching out for Universal signs, thanks for stopping by, it was much appreciated , take care

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/8/2022 6:11:00 AM

Ahh!! I enjoyed reading this descriptive and emotive work. Thank you for sharing and stopping by my page. This one reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Sara

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 9/8/2022 3:47:00 PM

Thank you dear Sara, so many sacrifices made for our Country, we should never take our soldiers for granted, , keep well

Lisa Ricci

Date: 9/8/2022 5:20:00 AM

Good Morning Mystic Rose. This is beautiful in every way. The imagery the moment in time, all of it. And yes, the ending is priceless. This is a feel good entry for certain. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent with us. Have a wonderful morning and day. Take Care. (smile)

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 9/8/2022 3:46:00 PM

It is sad when they are separated from their loved ones, and I love happy endings, this one ended well. thanks for reading

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/7/2022 7:26:00 PM

'Her little red hat'... and the sun's 'applesauce grin' sure won me over, Mystic. Voila! Enjoy Autumn! :) gw

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 9/8/2022 4:01:00 AM

Thank you Gershon for reading my poem and commenting, Have a blessed day.