In Loving Memory
because God's love thrives
we are blessed with special people
who greatly enhance our lives
making life more wonderful
for me, it was a sweet German lady
my great-grandma, Hilda
she was made of a special beauty
and had the most vibrant aura
she was strong and independent
so funny and so feisty
loving and compassionate
the kind of woman I want to be
the perfect role model
for every young woman
she was genuinely beautiful,
sweet, intelligent and fun
I can still remember
when I was just a little girl
in the ice cream parlor
before adolescence's crazy twirl
she asked if I wanted
a banana split
I looked at her and said,
"No, Grandma Hilda, we can't afford it!"
I'd heard way too many
money fights between Mom and Dad
Grandma Hilda loved that story
and it was the best banana split I ever had
I was only four years old
and now I'm thirty-four
every time that story she told
the laughter would just roar
I'm so thankful she was there
on my lovely wedding day
with wisdom of love to share
those memories will never fade away
so very much I love her
and I know that she loved me
I will cherish her forever
that dear sweet lady from Germany
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