Helen Bite My Finger

There is no one like you
Helen.
Charismatic fiestiness.
Determined to continue
Forward.
Walking.
And walking.
And walking.
And walking.

Someday we'll
Laugh how you bit
My fingernail,
When I was trying to
Trim yours.

Now you are free
To keep on going.

Dearest Violet

Oh Violet
You hated your name.
If I had a girl,
I'd name her after you.

Remember that ring?
Couldn't find it for weeks.
Finally discovered
In the Cheetos.

I like old people food
Because of you.

Checked that blood pressure everyday
As if your heart
Wasn't about to stop.
And when it did.
I cried for a long time.

Please find me someday.
I love you lady.

Ells

Miss Doris and Mr. Missie

Doris:
The most pleasant,
Mild,
Bridge Playen,
Missie loven',
Fawn.

Loved to
Iron our clothes.
Fry an egg, and
Pick weeds.

Missie:
The most mischievous
Black haired
Human Schnauzer
With a fancy for
Potato Chips,
Vodka,
Carrots, and
Ice cubes.
Got stuck in the
Laundry Chute.
Forgotten in the
Cold bath.
And an enemy to
Brandon.

Living with you
Was one of
The best times
Of our life.

Lois at Night

She always comes out at night.
The days are much too bright.
She always comes out at night.
Toothless.
Snickers Bars.
Gibberish.
Pig-tail making,
Night Owl.

A Bushel and a Peck

Oh Dottie.
What an adventure
Our time was with you.

I love you, a bushel and a peck.
Have I done any good?
Taught my children
How to belch.

First lessons in
Geriatric Cosmetology
That probably made you
Grimace.

Memorable Purple Shag.
Passed my baby
On his way here,
On your way out.

Grandma

LOVER OF LOVE.

You are my angel.