Thursday, August 16, 2007

Old Sister

Patsy and her 'Tick' weed?
Found this poem that fit my oldest Sister. It is
by Mary Elizabeth Mahnkey..

TO A MELANCHOLY LADY
Raise some guineas
Raise some gourds.
Make a little gesture towards
A richer life in service passed
To leave some imprint that may last.
If not great deeds
Or golden words,
Then raise some guineas
Raise some gourds.

5 comments:

dot said...

Very sweet!

Erin said...

the next time i order pics i'm ordering this one to frame on my wall. i think it is special

Galla Creek said...

I really like it...and it does remind me of my sister. Of love all her poetry.

Annie said...

I like that poem. We don't have to do great things to make a difference. That's what I take from that. We probably don't even have to raise some guineas. I've raised gourds - and maybe that's enough.

Tina Leigh said...

I love the poem & I love the picture...you should send it in to COUNTRY magazine.