Louise Nelson Poet Ode

The Matriarch

the matriarch is the oldest female head of a family
and I'm so elated that God has preserved this position for me
I've lived a life that has been almost four scores
and I've seen what my people have had to endure
as I stand here today I'm a living testimony
of the goodness the Lord Our God has given to me
now surrounded by several generations of my loving descents
as the matriarch for me this moment is heaven-sent
to my sons, my daughters, my grands, my cousins and all of my kin
I'm so joyful that I'm able to have this reunion with you once again
may the Lord continue to grant us grace and bless each and everyone
and I pray that I'll see you all next year for my living is not done

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Louise Nelson November 17, 2010 at 5:22 PM please be advised that i wrote this piece for a member of my church.i'm not 80 only 50.

John Freeman July 25, 2009 at 10:04 PM God bless you matriarch, Almost 80, you deserve, enjoy! love Moses!

Carrie Richards July 24, 2009 at 12:38 PM It seems to me that from your words, you have earned this place of honor! A fortunate family to have you as an example! :)