Oh Aunt Claud, now who do I yell inappropriate things at from across the street?
Who’s gonna tell me over and over – “girl, no grass grows under your feet.”
I am so thankful for the stories you always told me of our families time together in the past
But I’d give anything to be sitting beside you telling you this beer really has to be our last.
We’d then laugh and carry on; having just one more.
You were the life of every party and lit up every room when you walked through the door.
I always knew when you saw me I’d hear you shout “oh look at my baby girl!”
You were just such a light to all in the darkest corners of this world.
To know you was to love you because of that infectious smile.
You were there for everyone; never hesitating to stop and chat for a while.
The first to make us all laugh on any given day.
A fiercely loyal woman; who always stood by my side; come what may.
You told jokes like no other and your laugh was contagious.
You’d fight for those you loved; always and forever courageous.
You opened your beautiful heart to anyone in need.
You were one of kind, indeed.
One of my life’s greatest blessings has been having you as my Aunt, my neighbor and one of my closest friends.
& I know our stories will live on and my heart will try to mend.
I know you’re up in heaven now, raising some hell with all our crazy crew. . .
I’ll stay down here & take care of my favorite Uncle Lew.
Oh Aunt Claud, I’ll miss you forever & I’ll love you for always; that will never go a way.
& I’ll see you again, at the end of that yellow brick road some day. 💛
Desiree Angelica Young
I am posting this here because Aunt Claudia always read all of my ramblings and poetry. She always loved that I told my story on my blog and shared my words with the world.
& for those who wanted to have a copy of the poem I read at her celebration of life.
She was the absolute best and will always live on.
desiree.angelica 