SYLVIA (my aunt)

A comedian, full of life.
A beauty in her younger days.
I wanted to be like her in
oh, so many ways.
I longed for her wit
and her turned-up nose,
her mischief appealed to me.
we saw the best in each other,
I believe she would agree.
She taught me a lot about
tolerance and flexibility
She turned around
what life dished out
with creativity.
I miss her but
I know she’s well
and the freedom in her soul
Has been released from bondage,
and peace and joy unfold.

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