Tracy Green
in honor of Gladys.
It's hard to say goodbye, Gladys, though I don't have a choice.
I will miss our friendship and sisterhood,
and that sing-song lift in your voice.
I'm glad that life has treated you swell,
you leave us with many a story to tell.
mostly, you always had an encouraging word,
and when you cooked, not a word could be heard.
Alas, we must bid you farewell,
may God accept you with open arms,
and sit you beside the ones gone before,
we will see you again some day,
when us down below arrive in Glory!
