Dee's Chapter
To Barb, with Love: Braids, Laughter, and Kindness
told by Delores Ann Guild Comstock
Dee's affectionate poem celebrates Barbara from her braided-hair childhood and shared fright with Diana over attic mice through marriage to Norman, homemaking, parenting, studying, and world travel. It recalls whaling in Alaska and admiration of Monet in France, and praises Barbara's hospitality, giggle, flowers, quilts, and caring resemblance to their mother.
In the family's own words
Barbara wore her hair in braids, Shining bright as the sun in the morning. Your giggles were so bright and gay, Your rosy cheeks so adoring.
The mice were running in the attic, As you were sleeping through the night. Put you and Diana in a panic, Filling your little hearts with fright.
You married your college sweetheart, Norman. Oh, he was so charming. Family and friends would come to visit With gifts for your housewarming.
“How do I scrub the floor and make pumpkin pies?” You ask Mother on the phone. As your children did the laundry, You studied your fingers to the bone.
Traveling the world wide, In Alaska, you went whaling. While visiting France, you admired Monet, And sent us pretty postcards without failing.
Your heart-warming hospitality, So easy and never with a fuss, Hilarity, fun and gaiety, Your bubbling giggle is your gift to us.
The flowers in your garden Are like brilliant angels in waiting, And your hand-sewn quilts— Well, they’re absolutely breathtaking.
So much like our mom. Sincere and truly caring. Your gentle acts of kindness To all are so endearing.
Love you, Dee
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