The most loving female influence
of my life was my
Song:
"Always" Webmistress
Melva ©Silver and Gold
and Thee 2004
Grandma Nora. Those who
know me realize what a huge
respect and love
I have for her even though she has been
with
Jesus almost 10 years now. For Mother's Day I
wrote
a poem for her that I think represents
what her children
would say to her on
Mother's Day.
Happy Mama's
Day
Mama you are too special
for words
The way you care for us is so
fine.
But we are going to try because we
heard,
Today is YOUR DAY, because you're so
kind.
You have birthed six of
us now,
And each one of us are writing a
verse.
I suppose since I'm the first
born
That it's my place to write
first.
You and Papa named me Irma Lee,
I
was alone for a time but not too long.
You
feed me, make my clothes and care for me,
But
the love you give, puts in my heart a
song.
This is
your second girl, Nancy Rebekah
But
somehow I get called Sissy all the time.
The
nicknames started when I came along,
Aunt
Rebekah is called Sissy too, so I don't
mind.
You work too hard mama out in the
fields,
From sun up until late at
night,
Helping Papa get in that
tobacco
And make sure it's cured up just
right.
Mama this is Verna
Mae and I love you so,
I'll never forget
the sacrifice you made for me.
Easter was
coming soon, a new suit I wanted to show.
You
could have sewn something up you see,
But you
sold the eggs from your best laying hens,
And
bought the finest pink satin blouse
With a
beautiful two piece blue suit,
I was the
prettiest girl at the Lord's
house.
Well here I am mama next to the
last of the girls
You named me Quillie
Louise, but everyone calls me Duck.
Boy I am
the one who keeps you in a twirl,
Cause I
like the boys and chase them so much.
But it
never stops me from loving you,
Even when you
have to spank me just a bit;
To keep me in
line.... you really do,
You're the best
mama and I'd never switch.
.
Mama this is
Melvin nicknamed Doodie.
You are such a good
mama and love us so.
Making our clothes and
cooking great meals,
Always have breakfast
ready before it's time to go.
I don't
understand how you do so much,
And still have
time to sing and play games.
Jesus Loves Me,
this I know, reading the Bible too.
If I
could choose any Mama on earth it'd be you still
the same.
Papa is proud you gave
him a son at last,
So you gave me his name to
carry it on.
Everybody calls me Jr. now what
you thing about that?
I'm the youngest and
will be the last to leave home.
Mama you're
the best ma a boy's ever had
You're so
patient, and kind with having six
youngins.
We all try to be good, but
sometimes we're bad,
But bad or good, you
love to see us coming.
Happy Mama's Day from the
six of us
We love you
P.S. We are all
now with Jesus, resting in His arms,
and
celebrate love with our Heavenly Father
together.
© Shy
May 4,
2007
Website:
McGowen and Mayo Family Site
Courtesy of 'At Home With
The Duchess
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