She remembers her newborn babies placed
Into her arms, the gentle rhythm of their
Breathing, the wonder of her tiny beings
Yes, she remembers well
She recalls tiny hands held in hers, big
Brown eyes, sweet child kisses, wild
Flowers presented with such pride
Yes, she remembers well
She remembers colds and fevers, chicken
Pox, tonsillitis, walking the floor with sick
Babies, pediatricians, antibiotics, baby aspirin to
Give some sleep, yes, she remembers well
She remembers kindergarten, stick men on
The refrigerator, Children's books, silly putty
A handmade card saying how much they
Love you, yes, she remembers well
Middle school crushes, all night skating
Teenagers raiding the refrigerator, corn
Detassling, grape trimming, clothes and
Shoes so Important, yes, she remembers well
Down the Isle comes their Brides, Oh my
How time does fly, grand babies bring such
Joy, heart filled to overflowing, counting little
Piggies on baby toes, yes, she remembers well
Family gatherings, our home held many, snap shots
Captured fondest memories, they've spread their wings
Following their dreams, leaving empty spaces behind
And the laughter she remembers, yes, she remembers well.