Ms. Lemons can do
whatever she sets out to do.

And one day,
I’ll say her name perfectly.

Her smile—and her wit—
make it clear:
her wisdom surpasses most.

But she would never boast.

She could arm wrestle an octopus—
effortlessly—
and if needed,
she could talk someone down
from the edge
of a very tall building.

For this—
for her,
and her beautiful soul—
we are grateful.

clr, 2011

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