From the journal

For Annie’s Little Birthday

October 5, 2025

October 5th

Summer child, sweet and beautiful,
You were born in the mountains,
Where sunshine is bountiful,
Where flowing rains,
Where rainbows colorful
With strong thunder embrace.

You were born at the hour
When night started its tale
And direct starry sky to empower
A construction of strong citadel,
And an orchestra joined in the tower
Overture of divine fairytale.

And the stars sparkled jolly like flowers
Over majestic and magical veil.

~ Mom, Galina Nelson