Thelma

Thelma know all about life's sadder side Since her only child Jan in her forties died But in public places Thelma hide her tears So noble for one in her twilight years. I've not seen her in melancholy mood And i admire her for her fortitude Where lesser soul might crack under the strain Brave Thelma never known once to complain. She's eighty seven or so i've been told And some may look on that as very old But Thelma's health is good, her mind is sane And she don't ail from any ache or pain. That look of wisdom in her soulful eyes She's gentle and kind hearted and she's wise But Thelma know about life's sadder side Since her daughter Jan in her late forties died.