Our Oklahoma Lady

What is this woman

so quiet and yet,

she pulses with strength

weaving a mystical net.

A Lady Madonna

full of love and grace,

joined with a man

who lights up her face.

A mother superior

giving faith and guidance,

using love and discipline

leaving little to chance.

The force in this lady

is shown in her eyes,

but the source no doubt

deep in her heart lies.

A lady, a wife

a most special mother,

a very special creature

earth sister to her brother.

To know her is to love her

and to love her is only right,

Jerri is our lady

our loving guiding light.

Happy Birthday Mom

Gary R. Cramer

April 13, 1981

…Our Big Hearted Texan A gift from a loving son-in-law

So fitting it seems

for “Freeman” as his name

as God would have it

his spirit was the same.

With a twinkle in his eye

he enjoyed life so,

always conscious of his needs

but others not to know.

Whether busy or idle

his gift was his time,

neither pain nor sorrow

altered “I’m doin’ fine”.

Truly a strong man

tempered with compassion,

graced with love

in a generous fashion.

Blessed with a woman

dearest Jerri, his wife,

tolerant, forgiving and loving

always at his side in life.

The song in his heart

a daughter named Beth,

so proud of her music

her love gave him breath.

Her gift to him

a granddaughter to stay,

the prize of his life

Rebecca La Naie.

From birth to death

this man heard a call,

the most humble of beginnings

and yet he stood tall.

So loving and giving

eager to help a friend,

healthy or sick

he was with you to the end.

Saddened that he’s gone?

only a fool would say “No”,

such a generous man

we all loved him so.

Perfect he was not

he didn’t follow the letter,

but for all the world

you’d be pressed to find better.

So remember him please

with not a tear in your eye,

recall his love and smile

enough to light up the sky.

When you’re down and out

consider yourself lucky,

for a time in your life

you knew Freeman Bussey.

Gary R. Cramer

August, 1981

Published in the Kiowa County News

Oklahoma

Janet Sue

With a smile so real

it lights up my day,

the way she snuggles

in that special way.

Her oh so gentle touch

just bursting with love,

now gracing this life

like an angel from above.

The sound of her voice

that twinkle in her eye,

it’s a winning combo

leaving me with a sigh.

With no parents to thank

for their special creation,

I can only love her

and enjoy the sensation.

Six wonderful months

with her from coast to coast,

and I still can’t decide

what I love about her most.

We sing-we laugh-we play

games drink and dine,

but best of all I think

we make each other shine.

Gary Cramer

2006