When I was just a young girl
The age of twelve to be sure
There came into my life to stay
A little baby girl so pure.
To you, a pretty name was given
Dorothy Louise was tacked on you
It wasn't very long at all
To everyone you'd smile and coo.
It was a very special event
This precious baby girl someday
In about one year from now 1938
Will call me AUNT and we shall play.
She was preschool age, when
Mom and Dad got a new car
I remember something she bravely did
Showing off things on this new car.
She pushed the cigarette lighter in
When it got hot, it popped out'
She pulled it out to show to me
How hot and red it was, no doubt.
Bessie MelVina Carathers
August 6-9, 2002
I couldn't believe what she did next
Back of my hand, she dabbed the lighter
Surprised! I jumped and I won't repeat
What I said when I fussed at her.
She always wanted to take a ride
On the big bicycle that I always rode
So on the cross bar she would sit
Across the highway and up the road.
Happy memories, we did make
While she was growing to be a lady
The years all came and went so fast
Interest in boys, soon I could see.
Finally, four children she had
All have families of their own
Then along came on great-granddaughter
Past 2 years old, Emma talks on the phone.
I love this niece so very much
On this her 65th birthday, I'll reminisce
I'll send her wishes of health and happiness
To last a lifetime and here's my KISS.