Meloo turns 22

I try to picture through hazy lens

Hope, at the least, a busload of friends

Soon she’ll embark yet another tour

Longest separation but we’ll endure

Song, dance and a heart to mentor

Keeping others front and center

Far off places, adventures unknown

Often so busy she can’t even phone

Never lacking in strong self esteem

Travel the world living her dream 

Home is not where her heart belongs

Life is fulfilled while singing her songs

Sending prayers, transferring finance

She’ll figure out when it’s the last dance

Our hope as she performs on life’s stage

Happiness and peace will fill every page

Go ahead leave, on yet another jet plane,

Entertain, and try your voice to maintain

Teach and learn, 'round the world roam

If only in your heart stay close to home.

Happy birthday Tootse!

Phone home.

I love you,

Momma