HER ONE TRUE LOVE

Many years ago--there was
A young woman who had a job
At the newspaper in her hometown.
The hairstyle back then was the bob.

She wasn't flashy of flirty,
But she was kind hearted.
She wasn't frail, she was strong--
The oldest of 5, she worked hard.

She was very pretty, but didn't
Wear much makeup to emphasize it.
Her beautiful red hair was always
Curled, and her smile was bright.

A young man from out of state
Was in her hometown one day.
She caught his eye, so he decided
To indefinitely extend his stay.

Once they were properly introduced--
The courtship began.  He wasn't rich,
But he owned a farm with his brother.
He'd take her on buggy rides and have picnics.

They were married in December
Of 1931.  They moved to his farm.
She adapted to being a farmers wife.
In 1934, their daughter was born.

They were happy in their life on the
Farm.  When their daughter was old
Enough to go to school, they moved to
A house in the small town closer to school.

Their daughter grew up, and got a job.
Then in 1952, tragedy struck--sadly
The father died of a massive heart attack.
The young wife decided she had to leave.

She moved back to her hometown
Where her family was.  She always
Had a sad look in her eyes, she never
Got over losing her husband that way.

She lived by herself until her daughter
Convinced her to move to where she was.
Shortly after, she got Alzheimer's and lost
Her memory, except for her one true love.