It's been a year since we lost Mildred. The world is poorer for her absence. Hrere's what I wrote after her memorial service in Helen...
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Today family and friends of Mildred White Greear gathered at the Nacoochee Presbyterian Church to celebrate her life. It was a beautiful service and how good it was to be with those folks for a little and reminisce about a fascinating woman and her influence on all of our lives. Truly Mildred dances in our memories and will always. There was a display of photos of Mildred through the years. I took a few pictures of pictures to share with my daughters, who also loved Mildred but could not be there today. I'll bet there are other friends who would like to see these.
Gone Dancing
Hey,
watch out
when I dance.
When I dance
from the inside
my dance will begin
with an earth-on-axis whirling
everything centered
spinning like mad.
At first I may look like a kite
before my arms become blurred
and disappear out there
as I dance right through fingers
right through tight skin everywhere.
Up, up on toes, I will be taller
than I have ever been;
everything gone north and south.
Let me tell you,
it will be good
reaching that high
after touching so low.
You may look out and say
there's a whirlwind out yonder!
When already it was likely me
blowing your hat off
as I danced right by you.
Right by you!
and that's no whirlwind out yonder
kiddos, that's me,
your mama
gone dancing.
- Mildred White Greear
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