Nanny

She taught me to make biscuits and gravy When to sprinkle when to pour She taught me how to use cast iron And when using salt, add a bit more She taught me all the classics John, Elvis and Shirley too There was nothing like an old movie A cup of coffee...me and you She taught me how to keep a house Sweeping, folding and cleaning She taught me how to sing a song Whenever you get the feeling She taught me how to care for all Yes, she treated everyone the same She taught me how to love people No matter their race, religion or name She taught me to do something you love So you’ll never work a day She taught me to always be happy No matter what they say She taught me to love Jesus To always put him first When drinking from his well One shall never thirst She taught me how to show respect She taught me to be kind She taught me to give, not take And definitely taught me how to mind Yes, she taught me many things The short time she was here But how to live without her On that she wasn’t clear