Kate Rose

Like great artists, my happy life you all paint

When I hear Lodi, Wisconsin, a smile is on my face

Hot, sticky summers full of Barbies and Kens

We always fall asleep late because bedtime is not until 10:00

Trips to the lake on the hottest of days

We come home sunburnt and sandy, falling asleep right away

Soon the days get shorter and the summer time ends

Big tears fall from my eyes because not until Christmas will I see you again

But I can wait; I know I can, since Christmas is fun too, with many things to be planned

Gavin and Weston will sometimes join

And Abby writes plays that the parents pay to see with fake coins

Musicians fill the house with sweet holiday sound

Everyone sings along, the piano they surround

Soon January comes along and everyone will disappear

Big tears fill my eyes once again, and I wish I could make the time reverse

But, I try to remember not to worry; I have nothing to fear

We will all be together again next year

There is not enough space left on this small page

To tell you how much I love you, how much of my life you have shared

Simple words are not enough to express the gratitude in my heart

Of the memories we have had

Of the memories that are yet to start