Poem by Alice E. Chase

Who Was There

You were there when I was little
To soothe my childhood fears;
There with love and wisdom
To enrich my growing years.

When I cam to you with problems,
You helped me work them out,
You were the one who taught me
What life was all about.

You were there to show your pride
On graduation day;
There to bless my marriage
And gave the bride away.

It seems that you have always played
A most important part
In all the happy moments
I hold within my heart.

Now I have a little one
Who climbs upon your knee
And listens to the stories
You used to tell to me.

And I’m happy you are here
To soothe her childhood fears
And use your love and wisdom
To bless her growing years.