Sally Baker
She never had children of her own
But … informally adopted my dad
and two of his brothers when they
made their way to Texas to
seek their fortunes
By that time her only family
left was a nephew living
hundreds of miles away
Her name was really Sarah
but all who knew her called
her Sally
She was the grandmother I
never had and out of respect
she was always Mrs. Baker
or just Baker to me
In her old age with no family
at all, my Mom and Dad took
care of her
Upon her death bed, she told
my Mom this …
“Tell Roy Wilkins he won’t
have to smell my scorched
red beans any more.”
Roy was the local undertaker
and took care of her for her
final journey home with
the utmost respect
Gray hair perfectly coiffed
A slight smile on her lips
Pink cheeks and her ever-present
Cameo Brooch closing the
neck of her dress
She was loved by many
Missed by all and taught me
lessons I will never forget…
Copyright © 2016 Annie Original Poetry
Always…I wish you peace, joy and happiness, but most of all I wish you Love.
As Ever, Annie
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