by Garen Evans
Special Angel
1996-2001
(In memory of Jorgie Ann)
God had sent a special angel to us,
One so humble she could not fly.
She came from the gates of heaven,
When I thought my mother would die.
She occupied my father’s time
And would eat right out of his hand,
When she thought he had some food,
She would make a constant demand.
She would trumpet in her bass voice
To let you know she was there,
And eye you with her beady eyes
And give a sagacious catlike stare.
Although she couldn’t fly
She could run as fast as the wind,
And she performed special antics
That would turn any frown to a grin.
She was just a flightless emu
Who didn’t appear to be very smart,
But she gave a special friendship
That touched deep into each heart.
When her task on earth was completed
God took her back to heaven above
She left a legacy of fond memories
And is remembered with genuine love.
Garen Evans
12/2/01