Legends of Lillie

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Like her name, so slender and lovely; And I recall she smiled so prettily. She was my aunt; born with a disease; But took life like the summer breeze. My best friend was her son, Jose, Until suddenly he passed away. I was seven; he was two; And sunny days were all we knew. The essence of youth was our Lillie of the valley; A sturdier more delicate bloom never you see! She only reached age of tender thirty four, But her liveliness has become folklore! In a far off playground, she taught me to swing; And taught me to dance as an easterling; And took me trick or treating for the first time, When I was an illiterate mime. She was laughter and much fun; Nothing can outshine a rising sun; Though never physically hardy, She was the life in every party!

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 1/7/2020 12:56:00 AM

Sadden but heartened at the same time, sickle cell anemia, life was no easy task for your Lillie it is a very painful and deliberating disease, all those vivid memories of family are now immortalized by you and so kindly shared has made you the well-deserved poetess you are today, a lovely photo of Lillie, bless you as for keeping those memories alive, you have a family to be proud of, and, they of you . . . : )

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 1/7/2020 12:41:00 PM

Thank you, Indiana. That's so kind of you to say. Long ago, my mother and Lillie lived on the same tree lined street. I was 7 years old, and just able to go out for the first time by myself. I was so proud of this, and I would go to Lillie's house every day that summer to play with baby Jose. On the way, I'd notice the pretty trees, birds singing and the butterflies and the flowers. On the way home, I'd notice the fireflies. I fell in love with nature then, a love that is evident in my poetry. Lillie and Jose impacted my life greatly. Their memories will always be alive in me. Thanks again for the nice comment. :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/28/2019 4:50:00 AM

Lillie sounds so lovely and wonderful. What a sad life she had - losing a two year old; this made me feel horrible. I cannot imagine. I am glad they are in heaven together, frolicking, and maybe reading this beautiful poem in the book of "knowledge" that is probably in heaven.

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 6/28/2019 4:33:00 PM

Lillie was my favorite aunt, and she had sickle cell anemia. Her life had many challenges, but she had a lot of spirit, and was filled with youthful resilience. Her child, Jose, was the first baby I'd ever been around, and I absolutely adored him! Thanks for your comments.