souvenirs

The friendship book of Francis Gay, 1967:

These lines came to me from Mrs Annabelle Williamson. They were written after her mother's death:

You asked what Mother left to me - just what's my legacy? 

For every act of kindness done,

she lives again for me.

For every bud that blossoms from bush to tallest tree,

my mother's strength and beauty return again for me.

For every prayer that's ever prayed o'er earth and sky and sea,

my mother's trust and faith come back to give their grace to me.

She's given me these priceless gifts and every one is free.

Yes, I am rich with untold wealth from Mother's legacy.