My Mother, my Sister, the River, and Me
Joined here together on the Allegheny
Three women drove from life's singular stream
Birthday gift from a sis, now that Mom is 80
Three women, three streams brought together in love
They laugh, talk, and cry in this gift from above
Looking out through a wall of windows to see
The glorious River float by so swiftly
Its song a reminder: See time passing by
Truth is taught through River's gurgling cry
Plucked from the current of their daily grind
Thanking God He took the time to remind:
"As streams pour into this River so grand
Flow is much stronger than singular strands"
Life is so busy, the days will speed by
If moments aren't seized sharing hot tea and pie
A moment, for instance, to pick one path below:
Plunge in icey water, sip coffee, or snap photo
Each moment a gift of time spent together
Bundled yet baking in chilly Spring weather
Through cackling laughter and treats galore
The cry of the River beckons once more
Joy rises again, its beauty reminds
This treasure remains in pockets of time
Yes, water is swift and the current is fleeting
Let us seize the Gift; let us keep on meeting
Three women, three streams flow stronger TOGETHER
In all depth of water, in all kinds of weather
I thank God He is always present to teach
My Mother, my Sister, the River, and Me
Thanks to Sis, Teresa, for her thoughtful gift of time together on the River! And thanks to Mom for sharing this time with us! <3
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