The Seasons: A Poem

Sunrise over Amazing Grasses Family Farm The mad Artist wields His brush, Painted colors rush, To life and give flush, Before the quiet autumn hush. The life seems to pour, As colors fall to the floor, To be seen no more, Outside the dark, grey door. Brightness from below, Sun upon the snow, High, cold clouds blow, Flakes and ice appear to grow. The man melts with little seen, Underneath, pale, grey green, Hides life in dark unseen, Waits for warmth and to careen. Buds on branches show, Patience starts to grow, Trickles, streams and veins flow, Bringing fruits of melted snow. Sprung to life it springs, Bees, birds, sound rings, Lush green flings, Its gift bounty brings. Green growth gives one last rush, Underneath the Painter's brush. The mad Artist wields His brush, before the quiet autumn hush. More poetry is available from James M. Hahn in  The Last Dragon and Other Poems  available now. My new book of cryptogram puzzles " Secret Messages from the Saints " is avai

First Communion Day

Today was the big day for #1. He did great and so did all the family. Here are some pictures from the day.





Mimi, Grandpa Dave, Anthony and Catherine.

Grandma and Grandpa Hahn with Anthony.

...with uncle Dustin...

another little man...only about 4 years until we're doing this with him.

#2 got all dressed up for the occasion. His turn next year...

One big happy (except for #3-see lower right) family.

Even uncle Bill (aka Father William Hahn) made it for the Mass to concelebrate.
After Mass we went back home to grill and feast.
Cake by Mom, icing by Anthony, decorating by Dad.

After lunch an intense soccer game broke out with the "boys" (yes, Fr. Hahn often plays soccer in his black pants and shirt - no collar).

Action shot, notice the ball by the window....

#4 coming back from climbing trees.


Comments

Immaculatae said…
Congratulations! What a wonderful day. God bless you guys!
Patience said…
Love the cake! Gotta do something like that for dd's upcoming Confirmation.