A Life Well-Lived Poem by Doris Cornago

If my
Tears fall
Let them be few
She wants us tough
As she is tougher than
Everyone and most proud
Never scold, but counseled
Unswerving loyalty and fidelity
Wife, mother, friend, commenter
Advisor, poetess, storyteller, chef
Seeress, comedian, benefactress
Firm advocate of higher education
Holding quiz fests with her brood
Even carers are not spared from
Daily trivia quizzes and quotes
Not to entertain but as mental
Exercise, quizzing synonyms
Mounting contests, enjoying
Jousts with words but none
Compares to her kind voice
Resounding crystal clear
Echoing in my memory
Live your life in glory
Not in subservience
Be proud to carry
Your head higher
Be my strong
Children
Ever