From the Heart
Louise Gibson
Before you jump to the wrong conclusion,
my date was not a twerp in any way.
The word, rightly interpreted, means
“The Woman Is Requested to Pay”
I had purchased a ’46 Chevy Convertible,
But had to wait ’til my ” BIG Day”-
When “21” my dad drove me to pick up my car-
SO special in every way!
I lived in Akron, Ohio at the time,
February brought snow and ice-
To make matters worse, there are many hills,
Driving conditions are far from nice.
I drove to the fraternity house to pick up my date,
But I insisted he “take the wheel”.
Little did I know that he would do so for
the next 57 years-
that my affection he would steal!
We drove to the “Spanish Inn”.
romantic by candlelight-
We were determined not to let the weather
ruin our special night.
“Thank you, God, for the memories
that remain in my heart-
They are all part of my history-
happenings set apart.”
Old Things R New 