GueSt CoLuMn EARLY FALL SALE Mi rror Reflection? Sherry Kraft Special to AppleTree THE STUDIO ALL DANCE WEAR .. . SHOES ...LEOTARDS... TIGHTS ...UNITARDS... it and see you for who you are. Cheek to cheek, we are bonded by Much more than salty blood. We seem tangled in crisp pretzels With round curves that are infinite. Looking into those hazel_ brown eyes, I know you tell no lies. With sprinkled freckles Sherry left, with her big sister Amy. and doughnut hold Dimples, you stand tall and confi- Yet, you Amy, emerge bright and dent. clear. Me, slouched and shorter, embrace That soft pale complexion makes you with Hershey hugs you look and kisses while you always wipe So heavenly. I look up to you as an them away. Angel Sent to guide me. Even with detailed artwork dis- played and humor raging Only four years older, we are On the walls, the room appears bound to the plain. Icing of chocolate cakes and fettuc- Sherry Kraft, 18, of Southfield, wrote this poem about her sister Amy as part of a creative writing assignment. Sherry began at Oak- land University this fall. Her hobbies and interests include Holocaust liter- ature, photography and the arts. I at cine covered Entirely with alfredo. Our heads covered with curls and We are still completely different. Nevertheless, I look at you and See a part of myself. ❑ Has your child written a story, poem or essay you think would be great for the AppleTree section?-lf so, please send it our way. Material must be typed, double-spaced, NO LONGER THAN 1 1/2 PAGES, and should focus on Jewish family life. A photograph of the author is appre- dated, and please include a brief biography including the child's age, city of residence, school and hobbies. Mail to Submissions, c/o AppleTree, 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034, fax to (248) 354-6069, or e-mail to philapple@earthlink.net. We reserve the right to edit all material. Please, do not call our offices to ask when your submission will appear. 1 0% OFF THIS AD L WITH Through October 2nd OPEN SUNDAYS • 12-5 CLEARANCE All White Jazz Si Tap Shoes up to 50% OFF 855-0650 In Orchard Mall • Orchard Lake Rd. at Maple * Professional instructions * Classes for all skill levels - beginner to expert * Special program for the younger skiers (ages 6-9) * Small classes * Adult classes too! * Charter buses Saturday & Sunday (248) 855-1075 Teaching Kids to Ski is Our Business Celebrating our 25th Season! - REGISTERED ELECTROLO GISTS Come and let us remove your unwanted hair problem and improve your appearance. Near 12 Mile Rd. between Evergreen & Southfield Ask for Debby at 248 • 559 *1969 (Appointment Only) 10/1 1999 Detroit Jewish News 69