Thursday 23rd October 

The bloom fades fast 
The glow departs 
As humdrum tasks 
Reclaim our hearts 

No longer basking 
In the sun's bright ray 
Just shopping lists 
To face the day

Suitcases unpacked 
Clothes on the floor 
Washing machine 
Starts to roar 

The heat subsides 
A cooler breeze 
Grey skies return 
Through rustling trees

No cocktails sweet 
No ocean feast 
Back to normal 
For a while, at least 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx