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I See Her In the Sunlight

Grandma Bertie” 

I see her in the sunlight 
On a bright, clear, day 
I see her milking cows on 
A farm in her younger days, 

I see her in the sunlight 
In her kitchen making bread, 
Chasing 17 children who’s 
All wanting to be fed. 

I see her in the sunlight 
With the church doors open wide 
I can hear her singing hymns 
Like the sweet by and by 

I see her in the sunlight with 
Grandpa Alston by her side. 
Their hair is turning grey now 
With lots of Grandchildren 
About 105 

I see her in the sunlight at 
Her home on Butterbean Ridge 
She took in a dog named Racheal, 
And was really glad she did 

I see her in the sunlight sitting 
Alone in her rocking chair 
Grandpa Alston passed away now, 
It’s been about 6 years. 

I see her in the sunlight feeling 
Tired and all worn out. She say’s 
My children, I feel soon I’ll no 
Longer be about. 

I see her in the sunlight. Again 
The church doors open wide. Her 
Sons are carrying their mother 
Through the church doors one 
Last time. 

I see her in the sunlight with a 
Heavenly Glo on her face. 
She says if anyone to join me, 
God’s Path they must take 

I’ll always see her in the sunlight, 
On a bright or cloudy, in the 
Wind,snow or rain. She’ll 
Always be in my Heart to stay. 
11/96 by charlotte newman 
Written for my Grandma who passed away

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