Our third was a year of losses, some almost more than we could bear
Our beloved Serena was called away leaving us burdened with care
We lost so many of our beloved fids our Memorial page grew long
Leaving such emptiness deep within never again to hear their song
Pain and illness took its toll and bad news just kept stopping by
The weather was violent across our land so we kept an eye to the sky
Some homes gained new fids while some homes mourned loss
My heart seemed to keep aching as the dice read the toss
Karen was to face the fight for her life
With strength from above she conquered each strife
Kay had her battles and pain laid her low
Her spirit kept her going and she let us know
How strong we can be when we need it to fight
We dig in our heels and give forth our might
Sati’s home was burned leaving her displaced
Betty withstood a hurricane with things misplaced
SaddleMagic and his boys found a new home in the hills
Where he built them a fabulous room showing off his skills
LK mourned for her two little angels who took wing and flew
Across the Bridge and out of sight into the aqua blue
Mary in NY broke her ankle on ice and now its full of metal
She despaired that Spring would ever come so she could see a petal
Herbie took care of his Mommy while his daddy had a hospital stay
Thankfully daddy was soon back home and won’t be going away
Your author’s heart grieved much of the year as my family slipped away
Too many losses came her way and at times it seemed she couldn’t pray
And now another year has come with changes too numerous to write
Happy third anniversary to TC and HOT with candles to light up the night
From the east coast to the cold northeast and down the coast to the sun
California to Texas and around the Gulf the TC posters come for fun.
Wishing you a Happy Third Anniversary and very Happy New Year!
Juanita
Tiel Chat would like to once again thank Juanita for her beautiful poetry.