Mary, Mary, where are you?

Where is my friend of long ago?

Long time since last I heard from you

A friendship card from you I show.

I think in '98, I last wrote you

I think you must have received it

For you see, it was not returned

Need to know if you're o.k. That I'll admit.

My trips to Mesquite are not so often

Altho my sister still lives there

My son is living here with me

This September will be a year.

I'm a little older, but still the same

Retired from housekeeping: I mow the grass

I spend some time on son's computer

The next thing I know, the day has passed.

Should this memo reach your hand

Please, let me hear from you

For often I do think of you

I care.  I love you, too.

Vina Carathers

July 18, 2000