you helped raise us
no other woman can hold
a higher place in my heart
full of southern pride
you never held your tongue
or seemed to be shy
stating how you felt
it needed to be said
so you pay no mind
grizzly glue
you were our strongest bond
kept us all in line
fed us and held
your children when we cried
its hard to believe
such an unstoppable force
can leave us so fast
with no warning
and it hurts my soul
not having you here
physically to comfort
this wild and crazy family
selfish and greedy
thank GOD for your lesson
of being pleasent to them
no matter how bad the deed
yes ma'am i watched
took notes for my son
and for whomever will listen
2 years you've been gone
every second i spent
hiding the pain of you
not being with me
to hug and kiss
cook food and watch Jeopardy
your corner looks bare
i still feel you there
layin where your lap would be
you rubbing my head
made life worth living
troubles evaporated
my sorrows disintegrated
happiness roamed free while
i was in your castle
Long Live My Queen
now that your gone
your fortress is no more
i dont feel as secure
being bombarded by
boulders of depression
that let in the rain
precipitation in the form of
life's defects you shielded me from
our worst fears
lizards and hate
engulf your once pure living space
the weakest of your children
let your virtues fall
on deaf ears and blind eyes
but not me Madear
ill forever promise to stay
as strong as Hercules
and Samson everyday
just like you were
my grandmother
the indestructable MARTHA MAE