Chicago, I Forgot To Say, Thank You
Chicago, I forgot to say thank you!
I forgot to say thank you for my successful birth .
With the nuns at St. Mary's, all dressed in white,
Who provided my Mother with comfort on that
birth night.
I forgot to thank the floor to ceiling mirror.
In that awesome Armitage Avenue flat.
For being there, watching me,
reflecting my toddler antics!
I forgot to thank the Chicago sidewalks,
Upon which I jumped rope and played.
And yes, I cried when I fell~
Bless you, Bucktown days!
I forgot to say thank you to Saint Mary's Church,
Where bells tolled daily.
A reminder that God indeed, ruled this earth.
I forgot to say thank Harold,the candy store owner.
For the jewels of of sweets,
Behind shiny glass cases.
Oh, boy what a treat.
I forgot to say not only thank
you, but I love you,
To all my Bucktown childhood friends.
To Joanie, sister of my heart!
To Rita, Gloria, my beloved
Cousin Maggie,and more.
Plus all my relatives so loving,
Who came to our huge
apartment over my Father's
corner store!
Memories, that made me who
I am today.
Gratefully,
Panagiota
June 24,2019
8:30am PST
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