My dog Lucy Is the same dog every day. She rises, shakes, and runs outside, And always wants to play. My dog Lucy Is sweet and good and pure, She reminds me that the little things Are the bounty that is sure. My dog Lucy Lives in the here and now. She makes me forget to be concerned About the coming row. My dog Lucy And your dog’s just as true, They come along to make us smile And change us through and through. Copyright (c) 2015

I liked your face instantly, The softness of your smile. Your independent spirit, Your words were without guile. Your directness was refreshing, Your humility was real. Your dedication to motherhood, Was something one could feel. In only half a life-time, You’ve experienced it all. The rising hopes, the plans all made, The loss in one great fall. Now all you want is “once again”, All you want is more. One family that’s well and whole, That reminds of what love’s for. That’s my wish for Kathryn Kate, My wish to Good Night Moon. That the life you want is yours again, And very, very soon. God bless you and Mary Grace. Copyright (c) 2008

There you are, You and your boy. Eyes filled with yes, Smiles filled with joy. Fly away time, It’s life never ending. Your gift to the world, It’s him you are sending… Your fingers are raised, Most see it as fun, But those fingers are joined, Just as you two are one. Copyright (c) 2003