We remembered then
we remember still
Nancy the charwoman
from Summer-Hill*

how the kids loved her
she was always sweet
chocolates and toys she bought them
she gave everyone a smile in the street

her home was humble
she took in the homeless
during winter nights
she served soups with gladness

known for her musical skills
she was the church organist and soprano
(self-taught but could hit the high E)
the best singer Summer-Hill did know

six children's books she had written
200 songs she did compose
the Mayor's Award she won
with the Prime Minister she once did pose

alone she lived by the slow-lane
a lovely garden she did cultivate
stray dogs and cats she eagerly fed
every moment of life she did celebrate

at 99,  Nancy contracted pneumonia, sadly
she did leave behind a will-
(gently she passed away in her sleep)
she gave all her belongings to the Charity of Summer-Hill.