On My Cousin's Birthday

Maggie-
           I hear by the stars...
           It's your day to celebrate!
           Wish you love and health,
           You have a loving mate!
           Your years have left....
           Maggie's Mark on all.           
           Love of nature, music,  
           science, people.......
           and hearing God's call.                                  
           Have I missed any?
           I did, your love of country!
           Your awards as a teacher
           in science, phenomenally!                         
    
    


               ~Love, Cousin Pangie~

                            2/10/2021
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Mckay Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 11:50 AM
What a wonderful poem to write about your cousin! You must have a very close relationship to know her so intimately. How special for both of you--Pangie and Maggie:-) Some cousins don't ever experience that.
Romios Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 1:36 PM
Hi Madelyn, I do know her quite well. We grew up next door to one another. We scared cows on car trips to Wisconsin by saying something silly to them when we were kids out the car window. No seatbelts back then. She came to my debutante ball in a pink lovely dress, looked like 'Princess Maggie'.. We listened to Jazz together, like Stan Getz. I missed her wedding, wrecked my car, night before. Geez! Still feel close to her! Thanks, Madelyn for commenting. Pangie
Cunningham Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 10:50 AM
Lovely birthday tribute to Maggie, hope she has a lovely day. Tom
Hinshaw Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 10:10 AM
A wonderful and heartfelt tribute to your cousin, Pangie! She must have been a remarkable person! BOb
Romios Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 11:51 AM
She indeed is..lworld traveller and lives shining in your state... A teacher par excellance. Thanks Bob, Pamgie
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