My Ode to Mother

Memo For a Lady

Never say again you are old!

Have you considered how much longer

Ago than you the pyramids were created,

And the temple of Diana at Ephesus,

And even Venus? They are old.

And never say you're not attractive.

Remember that for us

Who look deeper than skin

and see your thought flowering

Goldenly as sunflowers, and more tall,

Hear your heart singing sometimes

And feel the warmth of its love,

And join in your laughter often,

You are beautiful.

--Elaine V. Emans