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Amazing woman - She was all things to me . Teacher -mother -musician .

Auntie

In her lofty ways, she was always
the best example of
the stars out-shining the moon.

Her ways of doing things always
correct and proper
she was a student of the Queen.
Place setting and
the china on the table all had to
be per the law.

And no PHD could outwit her with
her twelfth-grade education.
She though dignified and learned
always quoted un-biblical quotes
from other bibles.

"Cleanliness is next to Godliness ".

I would say well didn't
God make dirt too!?
Don't be asinine she would say-
Seemed as if the emphasis
would be on the "ass"
I would laugh... and when
she thought
I was not looking
she would laugh too.

Auntie could hardly
pass up a good humorous
exchange no matter how
ostentatious or outrageous.
Her well-groomed and well
manicured demeanor
was not just for Sundays.
She served her God faithfully
in words and in deeds every day.

I have never known her
to beg or borrow.
Never seen her complain as
"Arthur" took his toll on her knees.

She was faithful to the end
and though she had no
children of her own,

she was nurturer of all us
children whom were
blessed enough to be
corrected by her or to
eat a slice of her lemon
meringue pie.
Anytime I think of her
I remember the sweetest

music coming from
the piano that displayed
her mood with music-
Her piano voiced her
thoughts in pitch and
range; as she became
one with the keys and chords.

There was no room for "I can't"--
and no excuse not trying.
She finally gave up on me
playing the piano -
That ruler had taken
its toll on my knuckles
and even if you failed at any

attempt to do things as right
as she wanted:
After a hardy reprimanding

Auntie was sure to have my favorite
food and clean bed waiting for me.
I loved her so much that
every now and then
I must write about this amazing
Sister to my mother.

Her name...
Rosella Faye Graham Derrickson Myers ...
And yes, she would say her whole ''title"
if you were to ask her, her name.

Her spirit lives on...

In all the lives that she has touched.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 5/25/2015 10:44:00 PM
Wonderful tribute,, love the poem. Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day filled with warmth, pride, and togetherness. love **SKAT**"
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Date: 12/5/2013 5:59:00 AM
Good
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Date: 12/4/2013 7:43:00 AM
Congrats on being featured on the home page. This is an incredible write. A great and loving tribute to an obviously wise, generous and lovely woman.
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Austin Eseke
Date: 12/5/2013 5:59:00 AM
Yes
Date: 10/20/2013 10:13:00 PM
Nice pen picture you have created, Vicki
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Vicki Acquah
Date: 10/21/2013 1:43:00 AM
Much respect Dr. Ram it is an honor to get rave reviews from you.!

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