Monday, February 1, 2016

Marie, A Special Cousin


Marie, A Special Cousin

©1991 by Bud Lemire



This is a special poem I wrote up just for you

Because of the thoughtful things, you say and do

You are a wonderful cousin, one I'm proud to know

I'm glad to have known you, since I began to grow



When combining a smile with Marquette, your face comes to mind

You always find good in everyone, your ways are oh so kind

Troubles come and troubles go, my prayers are always with you

Because you are special, deserving all good things too



The letter I receive from you, means a lot to me

I'm so happy to have you in my family tree

When I was a baby crawling, you took a trip here

You picked me up smiling, and said I looked like a Lemire



In your own special way, your words were kind and simple

While holding me, your eyes were on my dimple

I remember your Mom and Don, coming here for a ride

Being young and shy, We would always run and hide



My Mom and yours, wrote letters to each other

Exchanging news in their life, of a housewife and a Mother

As time passes by, it seems so long ago

But I have pictures, to tell me it was so



You are here, and this is today

These are the words I wanted to say

With each day that begins and ends

You'll be my cousin, we'll always be friends



Marie, you've been a great cousin! Thanks!
This is for my Cousin Marie Lawry-Goodreau-Stickney,
who now resides in Heaven. 

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