A Poem by my Daughter Valorie Robbins King to her Grandmother She possessed a beauty that was surreal, A sensation that in her presence I could feel. Deep blue eyes that expressed such love for others, A prime example of a grandmother, sister and mother. Now memories consume my mind. My heart feels joy mixed with sadness as I look back in time. She was a fashion queen, a sports fanatic, A tall, thin, beautiful chocolate addict. She loved the Dallas Cowboys, made fun of the rookies. Always saved half of her sandwich to leave room for cookies. Instead of saying "rear end" she used the word "fanny". She always reminded me that cough drops aren't candy. Her hair, nails, and make-up were always in tact. I smiled to myself as I listened to her watch Seinfeld and laugh. She use to cover for us naughty kids, and often did our laundry. She loved her family more than anything, and she had a thing for Sean Connery. It goes without saying that she was a pure delight. She was a strong woman- until the end she put up a fight. The day that that she took her last breath in this world, I felt a hole in my heart, I felt my mind whirl. Yet that very day when tears and pain were provoked, God's breath fell upon her and an angel awoke. Now she dances in heave and flies with white doves, Praising the one who gives eternal life and eternal love. Valorie Robbins King - April 15, 2008