Wisdom embellished beauty and grace,
Her Irish-green eyes, so beautifully set,
Dark hair of youth framed her vibrant golden skin,
As the years progressed and change took place,
Her voice was magnificent, bold and strong,
Each day was a challenge, to live to the extreme,
As a Registered Nurse she was always on call,
Penned up as a child in an orphanage cell,
Her laugh was so infectious, hearty and sincere,
Whatever her title, whether it be friend, wife, or mother,
© 9/4/2001, Ms. Carol Dierking
"Irene"
As she lit up a room with the smile on her face.
Spoke volumes, expressions, impossible to forget.
She had matter of fact eyebrows and a confident chin.
Snowy white hair illuminated her face.
This gift she shared freely through teaching and song.
She got up and did what others dare dream.
Her knowledge and skill made available for all.
She learned how to grin and never to tell.
That it blessed all witness to courage against fear.
She gave to us all like there were no other.
All rights reserved
Please sign my guestbook below,
It means more to me than you know.
'Cause everyday when I come here to post,
It's your words that inspire me the most.
© 1999, Ms. Carol Dierking
All Rights Reserved
