there’s no one like you
that’s why ever since you left
all the people who loved you
are endlessly bereft
poster mother for contentment
smilin’ as each child made their bed
every day your children remember
the wise & funny things you said
they think of breakfasts you made
all those school lunches, too
discipline, food & love:
it was your special glue
there’s no one like you
that smile, that glorious hair
& the rare gift of acceptance
despite the burdens you had to bear
your life wasn’t always easy
yet your faith remained steadfast
you gave love to all you met
joyous memories that will last
such grief your children feel
as they remember all your care
though a higher plane you’ve entered
each child feels that you’re still there
there will never be another
as wonderful as you
thus your children watch the skies
hoping to glimpse your residue
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