I drove to Billie's one lovely day
South for a visit in friendly Conroe
We talked, laughed and snacked a bit
In our rockers, we rocked to and fro.
Next day I went for a little walk
In Billie's flower garden I strolled
Poetic words came to me
So in my mind, words were scrolled.
I think that Billie is really unique
Because she is my sister-in-law
In her garden, I was surprised
My brother's old shoe on a rock I saw.
I saw these old well-worn shoes
My brother's old shoes he gardened in
I had to have a photo of this
First place in my memories, it will win.
I moved one old shoe just a bit
That Billie had potted a plant within
As I did, Mr. Toad jumped out
He scared me: but I managed a grin!
Bessie MelVina Carathers
October 22, 2003
The scared Mr. Toad hide from me
Wouldn't come out for love nor money
A photo I wanted for my album
Guess I'll just have to let him be.
My brother's old shoes has seen many days
Of puttering around in his gardens
Plowing and planting and watering
His plants did flourish as the growing begins.
I don't know if Mr. Toad is still there
I won't move the shoe and I won't touch
The succulents plant in my brother's shoe
In five or six years, it has grown this much.
To this day, I wear brother's ring
Made by him for my arth~ri~tic finger
Many happy memories I have of my brother
Over seventy~years of fun and laughter.