Arylce and Beverly by Suzae Chevalier

Working at an architect firm-

I met two women where trust was earned.

Names are Arylce and Beverly

they lived the hard life with loyalty.

Loyalty to Smiley, Glotter & Nyberg architects

they did give–

they received a pension in which to live.

Now I saw Arlyce in a nursing home

where she was left all alone.

I gave her a Barbie Doll

She was so Happy to see me-!

she forgot it all-

Forgot she had schizophrenia

She said long words to me like never before.

Like “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Wow to see You in a million years!”

Then I talked to Arylce as I wiped my tears

she was very happy to see me-

she is a sweet dear.

Now with Beverly we sent Christmas cards

to each other with good cheer.

Beverly so sorry I didn’t get to Willmar when I was near.

Now both women friends have passed-

They are together laughing again at last.

Written by Suzae Chevalier on September 6, 2011