" Her Humility "

The way she fumbles with her words
fighting flattery
The way she's overcome with concern
over someone else's pain
The way she hurts when others cry
she never, ever, places blame
She always has another answer
the perfect way
To keep arrogance at arms length
every day
To keep a perpetual peace in place
with quiet grace
To be the captain of her own ship
she humbly prays
It's these extraordinary qualities
that make me feel this way
about her
humility...

For: Cherie

Tony Taylor   (Chicago)