Through the valley I meander
My nature walk enjoying
Wondrous sights surround me
A cane I am employing
The happy chirping of the birds
Is like music to my ears
A gentle rain is falling
Mixing with my happy tears
Living in this beautiful place
From the time I was a child
Oh, the stories I could relate
From memories I've compiled
When our daily chores were done
All my brothers and sisters
Came with me to this special place
Playing tag till we got blisters
Enjoying a life so fancy-free
Wading and splashing in the creek
Slapping Billy Joe Wolford
When he kissed me on the cheek
We ran and played for hours
Picked wildflowers for our Mother
Our life was sparse and simple
We'd never known another
We didn't envy the rich folk
In their mansions on the hill
Living in this peaceful valley
We had all our needs fulfilled
Still occupying the same old house
Except that now, I'm all alone
Making the best of my final years
In this valley that's still my home
Kathleen McCoy Eldridge©
July 9, 2006
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