Tammy decided to individualize her car
She hand-painted a cartoon rainbow, butterfly and star
Laura Lee, her next-door neighbor liked this so well
She paid an artist to duplicate this design on her Chevelle
This infuriated Tammy to the fifteenth degree
She never again spoke to that annoying imitator, Laura Lee
After living for over six decades, you departed.
You were my best friend and I'm brokenhearted.
You liked to help people because you cared.
You lost your life and that certainly isn't fair.
You had a rescue service and you rescued dogs over the years.
You had a big heart and your death has caused pain and tears.
I had no vehicle or driver's license and you gave me rides.
Your friends and family are devastated because you died.
You loved dogs so much that you had ten of them.
You went to be with God and that truly pleases him.
If I live to be 100, I will never forget you.
You left this earth at the age of sixty-two.
[Dedicated to Tammy L. Carper (1963-2026) who passed away on January 5, 2026]
Tammy put yellow daisies in her auburn hair.
They did not make her feel joyful.
She wore a pretty sparkly dress.
Her mouth continued to curve down.
You have to change your attitude said her mother.
But Tammy was accustomed to feeling inferior and angry.
Her costume could have uplifted other girls.
But not one who had lived with her mother.
The blue twin headed elephants you knew,
Met them in a bar,
One night,
In a fight.
Neither one of which,
Knew what to do.
Tammy was a pacifist.
Sue loved a good fight.
Each had to go home,
With the other at night.
Their various beliefs,
Caused such a fright.
Both began to,
Pull their hair out at night!
Oh Tammy Sue,
Oh Tammy Sue,
What will you do?
When the police come for you!
Every night you have a fight,
Now your neighbors are up all night!
Can you not see,
How easy it would be,
To curl your trunks in,
Underneath your chin?
Have a peanut or two,
And say you are through!
No more fights at night!
Perhaps you could take a flight,
See the world,
Eat peanuts on a ship.
Or walk about,
Quietly living,
Which is what you could shout!
No arguments here!
No fusses to be had!
Very nicely living,
Very quietly to bed!
A quick note to thank Tammy Bower for interviewing me on her show. Although I was nervous she made it fun. I also enjoyed her interview with Andrea Dietrich on an earlier episode. I included a link to the interview for anyone who would be interested in watching the interview.
If you go to Utube you can search “Unleashing The World of Music and Poetry”
Richard
My friend Tammy has a merry smile
Fun, big-hearted, colorful style
We always sit and chat awhile
Her laughter can echo for miles
We're enthusiastic football fans
For our favorite team we'll take a stand
Over coffee-and, we'll share our plans
For dinner, family, pots and pans
So please excuse this silly rhyme
I just wanted to take the time
To give a shout-out to her upbeat ways
And send my thanks for cheering my days.
Sometimes it's hard to be a Prime Minister
Giving all your love to just one man (George Bush)
You'll have bad times, and he'll have good times
Doin' things that you don't understand
But if you love him, you'll forgive him
Even though he's hard to understand
And if you love him, oh be proud of him
'Cause after all he's just a man.
Stand by your man, give him two arms to cling to
And something warm to come to
When nights are cold and lonely.
Stand by your man, and show the world you love him
Keep giving all the love you can.
Stand by your man.
Stand by your man, and show the world you love him
Keep giving all the love you can.
Stand by your man.
(Sorry Tammy...!)
I miss you so much
that words cannot say.
I carry your memory, your love
with me each and every day.
I miss your happy face
in every situation, always.
I'm sitting in your favorite place
with the fire ablaze.
I'm glad your not in pain.
I miss you so much
that sometimes i cry.
I was lucky to have someone
like you in my life.
You were always quirky
you made funny sounds
at me, if i would leave
you'd howl so God damn loud.
I'll always miss that sound.
I miss you so much
that sometimes i forget,
that you were a blessing,
to us you were heaven sent.
You bought joy into our lives
when we were in need.
I heard Nan cry at night
while she clutched your lead.
We miss you, Tammy
Tammy owns a lot of dogs, she has fourteen.
She has more dogs than anybody I've ever seen.
She has Miniature Pinschers, Chihuahuas and Pit Bulls.
She also recently acquired two Jack Russells.
Tammy had a Jack Russell named Rosie that she lost last year.
Rosie died or was stolen, what happened isn't exactly clear.
There is one thing that's easy to define.
Tammy loves all of her fourteen Canines.
(Dedicated to Tammy Carper who has a lot of love for dogs.)
Tammy Carper is the best friend that I've ever had.
She takes care of me and that makes me glad.
She's nice to everybody who she meets.
Everybody loves her because she's sweet.
She took care of my pets while I was hospitalized and that was kind.
Just having her for a best friend, gives me peace of mind.
Mom liked her and many others like her too.
Tammy is good, she's a friend that's true.
She took me to Mom's funeral when she died.
Best friend should be spelled T-A-M-M-Y.
It was a great day when she was born, on that you can depend.
If you ever meet her face to face, Tammy will also become your friend.
(Dedicated to Tammy Carper.)
Her name is Tammy Faye
She was once married to Jim.
They built a successful ministry
Till trusted friends did them in.
They spread the word, of the Lord
They ministered to those in need.
They lifted the spirts of millions
They spread the gospel seed.
Her personality, vivacious
Her talent sings to your heart.
Her style, somewhat audacious
That's what sets her apart.
My God have mercy on her contemporaries
They're liars, phonies and cheats.
May God bless Tammy Faye
She's genuine and sweet.
Thank you Tammy Faye
From all whom you have served.
May Gods love bring the healing
You so richly deserve.
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