Ms. Francis

a classy woman
an old fashioned lady
sensible shoes
trench coat

she used to wear a wig
i told her once
she was too pretty
will mess up
her indian hair

from that day on
she wore a bang
and ponytail
black and silky

but she remained
a classy woman
an old fashioned lady
sensible shoes
trench coat

never saw family
she came and went
first walking proudly
then with a cane
then stooped
like the weight
of the world
was on her shoulders

but she remained
a classy woman
an old fashioned lady
sensible shoes
trench coat

she always asked
after the family
the children
remarked how much
they grew

laughing behind
a delicate hand
a lady like giggle

always remaining
a classy woman
an old fashioned lady
sensible shoes
trench coat

she died alone
with no one to care
but she will always remain
a classy woman
an old fashioned lady
sensible shoes
trench coat