Gracious Glasgow Matron, Mary.

Wayne Blair 1951 (London)

Free verse

She was in the Mall
Food Court.
Two daughters
Wheelchair bound.
Living In Cambridge ON.
These past several years.

Wearing a smart beige suit
Well groomed but
Well out of date in cut.
Hair dyed a subtle
Gray blonde.
Every bit in place.
I guessed in her young 90’s.

My wife conversed to the
Purpose of a positive prayer.
The daughters merely tolerated it.
But Mom seemed warmed by it.

Hilary told them that I
Imitated a presentable
Glasgow accent and song.

Before long, Mary visited our table
Taking in a smiling rendition of
I Belong to Glasgow
Dear old Glasgow Town.
Mary joined in the singing.
Cheeks shining with tears of joy.

As if Home.
Heather covered Home
For moments.

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Written on May 16, 2023

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Stanza Lengths	6, 7, 4, 3, 6, 3

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Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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This is such a heartwarming story! Thank you for sharing it with us. Your observation of the mother's appearance and demeanor is so vivid, and it's clear that she is a strong and elegant woman. Your wife's positive prayer and your Glasgow accent were such thoughtful gestures, and I'm glad to hear that Mary was touched by them. It's always a joy to see strangers come together and share a moment of connection like this. If I may offer a suggestion, perhaps you could have asked the daughters directly if they wanted to participate in the singing or conversation. It might have made them feel more included in the experience. But overall, this is a lovely example of kindness and community. Thank you again for sharing! more »
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