On January 31st, 2017

She left her orange travel bag behind. She decided this trip that no items were needed. She loved her things, but not more than A smile, a dance, Tom Selek. She left her bag behind and chose her time. She left her schooling behind and chose to follow her calling To be a mother. A simple stripe, a simple design, sturdy, wide, strong, built with material to carry Intentions, grace, mercy, care, safety, rice and poultry Security. She left her safety for the uncertain, The unknown With faith, the spirit The soul Is the joy of growth, health, peace. To be whole- not contained. She left her orange day and her orange bag and her forgiveness and humor. She left her strength, Sturdy and steady. She left in the sunshine of dolphins dancing for her body That left. Dedicated to my grandmother, friend, role model, and fan Mary Josephine (Bowab) Haddad To be in peace with the souls of those who have gone before and the souls that will join again.

In September

She was born on an orange day. And they named her the first To be a mother. She said yes, and welcomed, A song, any song, for a dance. She welcomed, A call, any call for a shared smile. She welcomed, A smile, any smile, for shared sweet tears. And on the day of orange and reds, she Is named, Mary For always to be the mother. To always be the grand-est. Mother. Dedicated to Mary Josephine (Bowab) Haddad Born Sept. 29, 1925 in Canton, Ohio and passed on to her next adventure on Jan. 31st, 2017 in Fort Myers, FLorida at 92 years and 4 months old.