Friday, April 15, 2011

the first woman i loved

april 15, 1944
donell kay dexel
forth of seven children
a reverend's daughter
glee club member
year book editor
nickname "cricket"
smoked while her husband was off at war
drove a vw bug
eyes big as deer
hair robin brown
cheek bones round as crab apples
wears a green most do not dare to
loves to wear hats
bubble baths with her bible
more stubborn than a mule
cares beyond reason
raised four children which i am the youngest
loves me truly
misunderstands me often
wants more time than i offer
roses are fine but an orchid is preferred
she turns 67 today
an orchid and an afternoon
for the first woman i loved

1 comment:

  1. you should print this off and give it to her next time we see them. x

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