Litany for Mom

Ernie, long-loved son-in-law,
Bring her home

Mark, valiant nephew,
Bring her home

Mike and Charlie,
Who knew chronic disabilities,
bring her home

Joe, Winnie Craig’s gorgeous pilot,
Bring her home

Mike, Chris, Joey
Gone too soon
Bring her home

Freddie, treasured godson,
Bring her home

DeeBoy, Irish twin,
Bring her home

Andre, brother and neighbor,
Bring her home

Donald, brother and priest,
Bring her home

Marcel, baby brother,
Bring her home

Daddy George, adored father,
Bring her home

Mere Noon and Mamman
Aunt Lydia, Aunt Winnie
Bring her home

Mere JC,
Tante Del, Tante Dele, Tante Lise,
Tante Née, Tante Georgine,
Bring her home

Forefathers and foremothers,
French and Cajun,
Mom’s own great cloud of witnesses,
Bring her home

Charlie, beloved and troubled husband,
Let her live in peace
Until she is called home.



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