a diamond lives forever in my heart
her laughter exceeds her tears
that light of day is near
she has no shred of fear
as when she shed a tear
because of love so dear
forever and a day
her voice like music play
not a wrinkle in time
the woman is kind
intrinsic gem
the best of friends
generous to a fault
to the children taught
to dream of baby Noa Aviva
Elyssa and Michelle
living happily ever after on Sky View in New Rochelle
living happily ever after with Richie
the love of her life
mother grandmother wife
bake a chicken cook the rice
a garden salad from the garden
caring sharing nurturing
she takes her own advice
nobodies fool the lady is cool
you cannot fool her twice
belief in the golden rule
an anchor in a stormy sea
she bestows all she see
she gives us back our dignity
the cousin that I long to see
her loving heart will set her free
a sweeter woman none can be
she loves for all eternity.
to my dearest cousin Denise,
yr birthday poem early this year.
much love,
cousin june