Attended school until
The eighth grade
Not uncommon
For one born in 1923
Help was often
Necessary at home
Especially having
Elderly parents
Who needed care-
Married young
Babies came quickly
A full house of her own
But she was not
Uneducated as
Circumstances
Might suggest-
An avid reader,
Always a book in hand-
A thirst for knowledge
And meaningful conversations-
Needed to know the meaning
Or correct spelling
Of a word? The one to call-
I suppose you could say
She was self-taught-
If only I could
Call her right now
And tell her
How proud I am
To be called
Her granddaughter
Piano Girl 
What a beautiful, poignant post Kelley. Thank you.
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Thank you, Louise. I seem to be thinking about family a lot these days. And she was a special lady. ❤️
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She would be so touched by your words. A lovely poem to share in her honor. Family is the best.
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Poignant.
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Thanks so much. ☺️
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