In Praise Of Aunt Esther
Growing up
Aunt Esther was my role model
Friendly, self-assured, selfless
Beautiful dark brown eyes
Smooth coffee-colored skin
With a model's figure
And designer wardrobe to die for
Summers she took me to
Radio City, Roxy Theatre
Broadway musicals
She bought me clothes, a nurse's watch
And a pair of solid gold earrings
Very capable, widely esteemed
She rose to Head Nurse
And was honored by Congress as
"Massachusetts Nurse of the Year"
Now retired, she travels
Enjoys her grandchildren
Is active in church, NAACP, Urban League
And is one of my best friends
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