TO MY OTHER MOTHER CORNELIA KEY

I miss you, Dear, since you have gone away.
The sweetness of the hours that we have shared
Still linger in my heart to keep you close;
How glad I am that memory holds you there.

I seem again to see your loving face,
As in those days when I stayed near	your bed.
How patient and how kind you were to me;
I treasure still the precious words you said.

Your need of me and my great need of you
Bound us so closely, I cannot forget;
I seem to feel your presence, hear your voice;
Oh, Other Mother, how I love you yet.

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