Poem #23

"Melanie's Rhapsody"

Dedicated With Love To My Granddaughter,

MELANIE BOGUS COLLINS

(My first grandchild - born January 5, 1974)

Thelma Decker Hill holding granddaughter,

Melanie Christine Bogus, - Age 2-1/2 months.

Melanie, you're sweet as any baby can be -

You're sweeter than the honey from a honeybee!

As you grow - I'll write for you a rhapsody -

Just to prove how very much you mean to me!

Melanie, you're pretty with your dark red hair -

Beautiful blue eyes and lovely skin so fair!

Everyone agrees that you're so debonair -

So is it any wonder that they want to stair?

Melanie Christine Bogus - Age 10 months.

Melanie, you're now so cute ... you'll soon be four -

And you're a little charmer whom I do adore!

When I tell you stories - you say, "Mom-Mom, more!"

You ask to hear your favorites that you've heard before!

Melanie, you're sweeter as the days go by -

Now the days are years and oh how fast they fly!

Honey, I will love you till the day I die -

And even when I'm in my Heavenly Home on high!

Melanie Bogus as a little girl.

Melanie, you're growing up so quickly now -

With talents, wit and beauty - God did you endow!

As a swimmer - you can show the other kids how -

And as you sing and play piano - it's great ... Wow!

Melanie, I can't believe you're now thirteen -

And a sweeter little lady I have never seen!

Not only are you pretty, but your wits are keen -

And you walk so gracefully - just like a queen!

Melanie Bogus - Age 16.

Now, Melanie, you're old enough to drive a car -

And, Honey, you're as pretty as a movie star!

When you're driving near, or when you're driving far -

I pray The Lord will keep your driving up to par!

Melanie, you're pretty as a sweet melody ...

Still sweeter than the noney from a honeybee!

At sixteen - you're sweet as any girl can be -

And now I'm sure you know how much you mean to me!

Written By Thelma Decker Hill

(Melanie's Mom-Mom)

Melanie Bogus Collins

(A grown-up mom now with 3 kids of her own).