I grew a little red tulip once

A "poppy" I always called it

JR kept telling me it wasn't one

So, I named this little flower.

One day to J.R., says I so nice

I'd like for you to meet someone

He quickly answered with a "WHO?"

"Miss Poppy" I said, with delight.

I must tell you something else

"Miss Calico" was Poppy's friend

From time to time, she'ld call on her

If only just to ask, "How are you?"

But would not say "Good-bye" to her

Without a loving sniff or two

But best of all I've seen Ca-li-co

Give "Miss Poppy", a loving nudge, "Bye-Bye".

Bessie MelVina Carathers

June 13, 2000

Bessie MelVina Carathers

June 7, 2000