for Paula

a friend

from so long ago..

much to remember

here a few sparkles

from her stream of years..

first the boys

a pair as our own

golf and a phone booth

readily come to mind..

then there's Rosie

black and huge

we know for certain

mention brings tears..

from her Peak ascent

to Tucson descending

her parents care

brought comfort and Light..

to cap this stream

along came Greg

 his smile and guns..

a new horizon joyfully found..

this sketch is enough

but let's mention Jolene

mixing those cranes

with that Mexican hair..?

Happy Birthday, Paula

may this unpredictable

bright stream

keep flowing on...