Marion McAlphin Lynch

You may want to shed a tear,
since your mother is no longer here.

But, her memories should help you feel just fine,
and help you get through this difficult time.

Day in and day out your mother would see,
all of the children in our family.

coming and going throughout each day,
acknowledging us as we pass her way,

going to the bus stop or just taking a walk
occasionally stopping for small talk.

From children to teen agers; to grown women and...