A
Day to Enjoy!
© R. Malcolm Brown, Jr.
A day to enjoy!
Happy birthday, dear Teacher
When, to you I spoke
Little did I know
That you were born on this day
On May twenty eighth
Take time to reflect
On your birthday my dear Friend
Take time to enjoy
The long years of love
Devoted to your dear Bill
Faithful constant love
Take the time to live
And remember your great past
For it is here, now
That you have inspired
So many young and able
To do what is best
To love, honor, trust
To do their best in all things
Wisdom never fails
So on this fine day
May you remember things past
Wonderful Elaine!
This poem originated, when upon telephoning Elaine Ledbetter
on May 28, 1994, the author learned to his surprise that this was her birthday.
He read his first poem to her, and she responded that this event, "made
my day". Obviously inspired, a poem about Elaine erupted to the surface;
however, it does not do justice to this remarkable person who has inspired
so many, a citizen who is a leader among leaders. She will always be in
the author's memory and heart