I knew a woman who
Was a good cook and a quick one if need be,
scrambled eggs with or without cheese.
Was direct about putting lipstick on and gathering her coat.
I knew a woman who
Laughed unaffectedly at jokes, or funny stories she was told.
Who had a sister and a brother who could and would show up for visits,
other than just on holidays.
I knew a woman who
Enjoyed a good long letter, it made her hug hug us all.
And when her husband moved away she told us
we would be lucky recipients of news!
The day she left she waved and smiled walked on; and turned to wave again.
I knew a woman with brown hair, a genuine smile, who sent pictures in the mail
and wrote once a month for years.
Was a good cook and a quick one if need be,
scrambled eggs with or without cheese.
Was direct about putting lipstick on and gathering her coat.
I knew a woman who
Laughed unaffectedly at jokes, or funny stories she was told.
Who had a sister and a brother who could and would show up for visits,
other than just on holidays.
I knew a woman who
Enjoyed a good long letter, it made her hug hug us all.
And when her husband moved away she told us
we would be lucky recipients of news!
The day she left she waved and smiled walked on; and turned to wave again.
I knew a woman with brown hair, a genuine smile, who sent pictures in the mail
and wrote once a month for years.
10 comments:
Great to have u coming on board. I just out at d moment, but once I get back I'll scoop u up!
Oh, gosh, this is so beautiful! I'm so glad I've started the day by reading you, Izzy.
Kiss you.
Fab, sounds like a woman worth knowing!
I'm with Niamh ... I would enjoy her company too!
Great poem! This makes me want to be a better correspondent!
I don't remember ever having met you . . . ?
Beautifully worked out. Exceptional.
Any woman who can scramble eggs right is okay with me. Lovely stuff.
Can't beat a pen pal!
So sweet and sentimental. It has wonderful "heart".
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