The Women Who Raised Me

The Women Who Raised Me!!!  

One deeply devout
The other a little bit sly
One too young to have me tied to her side

All generous
And kind beyond measure
To be raised by them
A childhood pleasure

One taught me to pray at her knees
One taught me adventure
The value of a summer breeze
The third how to say
Thank you and please

They all have had their crosses to bear
Those crosses never interfered
With their ability to care

To walk into their homes
Is to know the meaning of Love

One offered a meal
The other instant coffee
From a custom made sink
Tea remains the thirds
Best fellowship drink

When a man is raised by women
Strong Sly and Bright
That man should stand tall
Be a defender of what is right

One is now in heaven
One bruised and beat up
From being hit by a car
The third showing her gray
With a small of a crackle in her voice

If age teaches appreciation
Then thankful am I
For the knees
The breeze
For thank you and please

I did not remember until this final line
It is my Mother's BiRthDaY
Happy Birthday Mom!
Happy New Year Simone F. Costa
Joan Martin

I Love You Both So Very Much
Live Long and Prosper My Sisters

Mom,
We will all see you again when our days on Earth are done!   I am glad heaven was looking out for Joan this week!

Donald