To Mimi with Love

To Mimi with love,

From this dock where we watch,

Sparks light up the sky and then fade.

Born two days before,

the big July 4,

You were made to so fiercely cascade.

To Mimi with love,

From this yard where we see,

The babies you love toddle, fall.

The generations before,

All of whom you’ve adored,

Benefitted by your motherly call.

To Mimi with love,

Mickey and Minnie say “Hi!”

From the land of fantasy and charm.

From magical moments,

To characters of yore,

Your childlike joy unharmed.

To Mimi with love,

Did you know we got the letter?

And that Santa knew every tale?

You watched and you listened,

Every moment you stored,

Your devotion in every detail.

To Mimi with love,

From this house where you lived,

Your most sacred hours and days.

To care for you,

Was an honor, dear mom,

To the Lord, I give my praise.

Dear Mimi, please know,

The red still remains,

And we feel your bright soul from above.

We are forever changed,

We are forever in debt,

Thank you, Suzi, for all of your love.