My Tribute to Arlene

My friend, Arlene Grothaus, passed away Saturday, February 1.  She was over 90 but still mentally young.  It is a heartbreaking loss.
She was an encourager and cheerleader, and brought so much joy to all of us who knew her.  My dear, Arlene, you will be missed! 

I wrote the following poem in  May of 2000 in honor of her:

ARLENE               

A poem honoring Arlene Grothaus

by Lola Cain

                                                                 

Like sunshine in the morning

as it chases off the night,

The lilt of Arlene’s laughter

is the sound of pure delight.

Like a shower in the evening

dispelling summer’s heat

Her presence in a room 

is a fragrance fresh and sweet.

Like flowers in Spring’s garden

or a bird upon the wing,

Her love is a bouquet

and her grace a special thing.

“To know her is to love her.”

is a phrase that’s tried and true;

I’ve penned these words so I could say, 

“Arlene, I do love you!”