To Carol Mae Smith: <3

For every garden that i see,
For every butterfly in sight,
For the parts of you a part of me,
for every birdie that takes flight.

For the times i sit and talk to you,
when no one else is near,
For the love that i still feel,
that lets me know you hear.

For the little things,
i'll always miss,
like the warmest hug,
and goodnight kiss.

The comfort that followed,
from just holding your hand,
even the times,
you might not understand.

Just a call and a letter,
It was a simple request,
so i want to say sorry,
for when i didn't try my best.

For the best pumpkin cookies,
that i ever did eat,
For the overabundance,
of everything sweet.

For the beautiful birthdays,
that no one will top,
For the wonderful weekdays,
I never wanted to stop.

For serene summer visits,
of bird houses and cards,
For huge turkey dinners,
when chaos took charge.

For your strength,
and your stubbornness,
For your persistence,
and your heart.

You were there when it mattered,
You listened through it all,
For the good times and hard times,
THANK YOU...thats all.

i couldn't sleep the night before school, so i talked with grandma. and i had to write this down. i'm thinking of you all on this day and missing you wishing we could spend this time together. i love you. ~carlene