Butterfly Wings to Angel Wings
By Deborah Herber 2026
Out of the Smokey Mountains
A phenomenal legend was born
In her coat of many colors
It's pride and honesty she has worn.
She blessed us all
With the magic of her voice
She taught us compassion and kindness
Was something to rejoice.
From rags to riches
She made her dreams come true
And she saw only the good
In me and you.
She taught us to believe
And never give up
To face that open door
And fill up that cup.
Butterfly wings for angel wings
Dancing through heaven's gate
Singing “I will always love you”
And embracing her journey's fate.
In the arms of Jesus
She lies with that humble smile
Watching the world remember her
And the stories she carried every mile.
She was a queen of country music
Bold & feisty to boot
But she loved unconditionally
And never forgot her roots.
A lifetime of memories
Will follow in her wake
Her songs repeating in our minds
As our hearts continuously break.
Dedicated to Ms. DOLLY PARTON
8/26/2026
Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean
Singer-songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur.
Queen of Country, Sing unto me, unto us a song
Queen of Country, sing on
A one of the most honored
Country performers
Cultural influencer and in philanthropy
Southern bell, known very well
You've more than 100 million records sold,
Southern call sing, sang country songs
Songwriter words and music told
Among one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Born into poverty in rural Tennessee,
Her voice she sung through the mountain breeze
Hello, I'm Dolly, starting a nearly 60-year career you see
If Dolly could she would, as she does and she did be
Dollywood Foundation in the philanthropy name of Dollywood
Queen of Country, Sing unto us a song
Queen of Country, you will always love us as you are loved, sing on…
Dolly Rebecca Parton
8/27/26
written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2026©
Through the countryside of Tennessee
Steam Engine puff for the world to see
The backside country of Dolly Parton’s life
Her songs offering hope being advice
Ms. Parton’s personality that was warmth and nice
Her moments forever cherished
Every stream and river being images of her beauty
The richness of her soul being Dolly Parton behind it
The skies applaud
The talent enriched from the Lord
Accomplishments unmeasurable
Genuine throughout
The Mountains dance in Ms. Parton’s honor
Dolly Parton would say, “It’s not a time to be sad, but the moment to embrace in the impact of her life on the world”
Heaven requested Ms. Parton’s arrival
She answered and felt welcomed
This was her time
Lifted up to the Heaven’s for greater spiritual reward
I personally met Dolly Parton’s Daughter long time ago in Springfield, MA at the New England State Fair
Leave it to Dolly
Dolly Parton Love
Her life to always think of.
WILL MISS YOU, DOLLY
YOUR SONGS WERE GREAT BY GOLLY
MADE THE WORLD JOLLY
My heart is broken today with news that's rocked the world on death of this beautiful angel
D olly you were earth’s beautiful angel
O h today you’ll be leading heavens choir
L oved you ~ always will love you
L ord you took the best home, reunited with her hubby
Y ou ~ are a legend beyond other legends, your memory lives on
P lease Lord give Dolly a hug from me
A lways will be the poet your music inspired me to be
R eally the world mourns your loss today
T hank you for the music from your poetic heart
O h you fought to the end ~ your faith in your Saviour so strong
N ever has a woman advocated for other woman ~ to go for their dreams
Ending with my message from my heart on this sad day
“ Forever loved ~ forever in this Scottish heart of mine “
Your Quote Dolly “ Pour yourself a cup of ambition “ by Dolly Parton
I’m doing that today ~ I’m dreaming big thank you
R.I.P. Beautiful Soul fly high Dolly Parton
Written in love and appreciation
By Scottydotti_the_poet
Goodbye Dolly
we do sigh Dolly
No we cry and also smile
For a while parted
We’ll see you later Dolly
at Heaven’s gate Dolly
Off the country charts uncharted
Are you singing with the angels
You are loved Dolly
Can’t believe your absence Dolly
By golly I feel old
Bowled over when life flips over
Goodbye Dolly
See you later Dolly
We do cry and smile
We do sigh Dolly…
She’s a German beer-serving wench, Dolly Lou
She slings heavy mugs on the table, and some heads too
There are men who are terrified of her, they run to the loo.
Hiding out until the pub closes, in the a.m. at two.
We may choose our friends
even pick our pals
tho' it won't make no never mind
if they're guys or gals
but just to get it off my chest
while keeping you abreast
and not go bust or waters muddy
for me Dolly Parton would have been
my best bosom buddy
Dolly I am here and always near, just close your eyes and you can hear me clear.
Like the air we breathe, I am always near, sometimes strong and other times weak, but always near.
Life can be hard, and can be easy, but stay on your path, and take care.
Many may want to ruin you, some may want to praise you, but stay focused and follow all of your dreams.
If you fail, then try again, take another path, and keep moving ahead.
Life will have ups and downs, like a race we must run, be kind to yourself, and take your time to enjoy all life’s moments that are in this lifetime.
God has a plan for all, so pray and love, as we walk home in this time.
Lifting prayers to God, today and always.
Why does the trolley
dolly or cart
I choose to use
in every supermart
always have a wonky wobbly wheel
and feel oh so wearing
as if it's about to lose
its marbles or ball bearings?
It clunks like junk with a 'thunking' sound
and almost dumps
my groceries on the ground
won't go straight
invariably tilts veers
careens or curves
and without a doubt
indubitably gets on my nerves
She developed a keen appreciation
For hotdogs, revered in the nation
Eaten during July 4th celebration
Fried chicken a close second of her faves
Eaten during veterans’ day near the graves
Of Civil War masters, who used to have slaves
What about ham, does Dolly eat ham too?
While working on guest list overdue
Madison might give you a clue
She will go down in history
Resourceful as a large oak tree
Of her talents we must agree
Giving her praise and acclaim
Hostess with the mostess was her aim
Dolly Madison is her name
Oh, so average, was this wee lady.
Her ordered life had its hum-drum ways.
Eighteenth Century! All are ready
To hear the voice that's spoken in plays.
But Dolly Pentreath had of it none.
Shunning the new, she kept her own tongue.
When she died, with her life full done,
Twas last Cornish speak that Cornwall heard sung.
I woke up inside a capsized boat.
What if I get cut on a coral reef?
What if I get stranded for four years like Tom Hanks?
What will I do for food, water, shelter, warmth?
Could I live without any company?
I stared at the moon.
At least I have her, I will name her Dolly.
We will have conversations.
I could write them down and become famous.
I hope I get stranded for at least two weeks I thought.
I could use the break from work.
“Ahoy!” someone called from a new boat. “Need help?”
Little girls in dresses
Kittens in their arms,
Ribbons in their tresses
Bracelets with charms
Kittens in their arms
Dolly by her side,
Bracelets with charms
Shoelaces always tied
Dolly by her side
In a dress like hers,
Shoelaces always tied
And the kitty purrs
In a dress like hers
Not one speck of dust,
And the kitty purrs
Attention is a must
Not one speck of dust
Ribbons in their tresses,
Attention is a must
Little girls in dresses.
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