I don't want to remember Her face when she laid dying For I know she wouldn't want me to Instead she'd want me to remember Her eyes lined with blue eyeshadow Lips colored with the perfect shade of red. Hair a brilliant auburn, teased to perfection. I don't want the memories To be filled with her pain For I know she wouldn't want me to Instead she'd want my memories Of her laughter Joy of life by sitting on the grass With a fishing pole in her hand The sun warming her shoulders On the day we took a float trip Her smile by the light of a camp fire. I don't want to recall Hearing her voice weak Instead she'd want me to recall Her voice strong and filled with pride Of her family and friends How strong she were in life Overcoming a painful childhood Growing up into a beautiful woman Marrying a older man With his own children And she proudly declared each one has her own. Brought 4 more children into their life's. When I close my eyes It's the beautiful woman Hair brilliant of color and eyes alight with happiness Body and mind strong For that is who she was in life. She wouldn't want it any other way. Dedicated to my momma 'Nola May Green' Daddy I miss your laughter, mischievous ways and love of life. See you both in my dreams Cindy Mashburn