We sat socially distant beside the pool
Now drained and dressed in its blue winter tarp
Pool’s water once present now disappeared
Like the beloved woman who died this past year
Whom the Greenbriar family gathered to remember
Pat was our mentor, house mother and friend
Offering resources for solving dilemmas
Giving hugs when needed and sharing news
The stories we shared revealed how we loved her
This woman our rock and our joy
Our stories told also another tale
Pictured a community Pat helped form and enrich
People helping neighbors, exchanging smiles
Welcoming newcomers, sharing wonderful meals
A rich legacy Pat bequeathed us
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I’m sorry for your loss of a dear friend whilevalso grateful for your sweet memories so beautifully expressed on your poetry.
Thanks, Kris. She was a remarkable person.
love this blog post! great content!
This is a wonderful tribute, very inspiring. Makes me wish I’d known her.
Thank you, Rose. Pat was indeed a very special woman.