The Last Apple

Dov opened the fridge looking for a snack.
when he turned around he had an apple in his hand and a strange far away look on his face.
"whats wrong?" i asked, "its just a snack"
"this is the last apple" he answered in a choked voice*


the last apple.....
the one i wish i could preserve forever
the apple that represents so much more
the last apple from Mrs. Slater

Its been two years since Mrs. Slater passed,
she moved to the block just 2 years before that
2 years is such a short time,
it goes by in a flash

with busy lives our encounters were few.
but all it takes is a moment,
to leave an impression forever

all it takes is one moment of caring
one moment of sincerity
to know you're not alone

When she thought of us and sent over produce, even while she was unwell
When she offered us a free photo shoot the moment she met yossi

someone so unassuming leaves an imprint on your soul
with deeds that seem so small
but the love that shines through can only be the work
of a person with giant character

these are the moments that warm my heart and give me hope
these special memories follow me always
 lessons to last a lifetime




*this story took place in Cheshvan- Oct/Nov of 2014