PURE LOVE

Posted on February 10, 2020 by | 3 Comments

 

 

She was there
always for her kids
and theirs and theirs

with open wings—
quick to feed
and defend them.

Scrappy daughter
of the Dust Bowl,
rest in peace.

                    for Ila Jean Fry
    January 17, 1926 — January 17, 2020

 

Obituary

 

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3 responses to “PURE LOVE”

  1. sustainabilitea | February 10, 2020 at 2:57 pm | Reply

    A lovely tribute, John.

    janet

    Liked by 1 person

  2. JEG | February 10, 2020 at 4:21 pm | Reply

    Best to Chuck and family.

    Liked by 1 person

  3. Roger S | December 11, 2022 at 6:35 am | Reply

    Thiss is a great post thanks

    Liked by 1 person

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