Darling Lily

Lily

A darling dancing dolly

with a pert and impish grin

the brightest ray of sunshine

that has ever been

She fills our days with laughter

she's in our dreams at night

having Lily in our world

makes everything feel right

Each day is filled with wonder

and promises of fun

for when Lily takes the stage

the audience is quickly won

With just one year behind her

she has many miles to go

but for heaven's sake and mommy's

sweet Lily, please grow slow

Jessie Savage Ellis

May 22, 2010

Our Alero

We owned an old gray Oldsmobile and it was past its prime

when Michael gave us an Alero, the gift was just in time

We took great pride in our new car and it surely served us well

if that old car had a voice, the stories it could tell

of trips to the emergency room, when our ills came in the night

and visits to our family, when the time was right

Pop kept our car in good repair, never let the gas run low

he wanted it to always shine, his pride was quick to show

But time and age overtook us, Pop's driving came to an end

and tho our car still ran fine, we needed to give up our friend

Our grand-daughter could use a car to drive her sons to play

and pick up groceries and goods, while her husband worked each day

So why not send our car to her, our Alero could still live on

adding chapters to its life before its usefulness is gone

Jessie Savage Ellis

April 29, 2010