With Mother's Day coming up this weekend, it's a perfect time to honor the special women in our lives.Dennis De Rose has known Pearl for 53 years. This poem is his tribute to her.
“Thank God for Pearl”
I went to church when I was five,Sunday School, never missed.I looked over; who did I see?Well, of course, I saw Pearl teaching.
Time went by and I got older,I graduated to the “big church”.I looked over, I sat on the left.Who was on the right, Pearl.
Once a month, every month,Usually the first Sunday… Food`s aplenty.Go downstairs to eat, who`s there?Right again. Pearl, with bowl in hand, always happy.
Time goes by, I'm married now.It's Sunday. Church again; this time with family.I look to the right, across the aisle,and who`s there? Right again. Pearl…
1999, it's a very sad Sunday in church.My Gramzer, upfront in casket; she passed away.I stood up, turned around, I said a few words.Who do I see? Pearl, with handkerchief, wiping away a tear.
It`s Sunday, Church, Choir time.I walk up front and once again,Looking behind me, I see...Pearl, ready to sing for Jesus.
Time goes by; my whole family is with me.We're on the left, as usual.It's been 53 years since that first Sunday.I look over. Who do I see? I see Pearl once again.
Pearl, I thank God for you…
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