Cherokee 4' 9"
In a tiny kitchen
A small 3 burner stove
My Mammy cooked for 8 kids
Her family in a tiny home
Little hands tightly gripping her apron
To sturdy a wobbly stand
Looking up to see the face I loved
My 4' 9"Β Cherokee great-grandmother
Called Mammy to the whole clan
Old folks home was the plan
I saw her laying in that bed
Eyes closed never to open again
Lips blowing whisling a silent tune
Hands busy sewing nothing in the air
Broke my heart seeing her laying there
Mammy's gowns were given to me
Sleeping in them I felt her close it seemed
Occasionally I would cry myself to sleep
I loved her most I believe
Home movies of me at 9 years
Talking and braiding her hair
Rekindles the love
The whole family knew
ββββββWe were a pair
At Heaven's Gate
I expect to hear
Whistling...Whistling... Whistling
Mammy calling..."Terry Kay, Terry Kay"
I just know it!
I know!
Because...
"We love each other still."
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Beautiful tribute angel
Thank you Angel, Wishing you Happy Holidays.Β Terry Kay
Beautiful and heart warming TK !!
Thank you.Β Soooo much! Love, Terry Kay
What a beautiful tribute to her ,x
Thank you Aubrey!Β
She was so special to me.Β When she would cook duck everyone would come running.Β I tried once and had to air out the house. Love you girl. You are special.. I can tell.Β Love, Terry Kay