Cousin Pauleen Hamilton Flores
"Touch Your Nose and Think of Her" She had a spark that no one could contain, Her laugh would land before the punchline came, She'd itch her nose and take the playful blame, And laughed the hardest at her own refrain. She set your nails and set your whole heart right, Her crafting hands could fill a room with cheer, She made you feel like some might want you near, And talked with you from morning into night. No judgment crossed her face when you came home, Her love was wide enough for every flaw, She gave you more than you thought love could draw, And made sure no one ever felt alone. She burned so bright we still recall her flame, And carry her forever in her name. "Still Catching Fire" She would talk for hours, never lost for words, Her laugh would fill the room before she spoke, A fire in her that no one ever broke, Who'd pick the daisies free as summer birds. She never turned you away or shut the door,...