My Mom

Dorothy Marie Hayes  when married to Robert Franklin Spitzer

My Mom

9/16/09

It has been 86 years

since Dorothy entered this world

to Leo and Grace Hayes

in Buffalo, New York area,

followed by her brother Patrick,

sharing room until leaving home

when marrying my father Robert,

a most handsome joyous couple,

they soon bore twin boys,

then, after many more tries,

came three more future men

until first girl broke the mold,

paving way for last angel

at ripe age of 42,

I still wonder, in awe,

of how that was possible

thinking of the daily trials

that would test anyone's sanity

and the kind of faith

so necessary to navigate life,

trusting, one step after another,

persevering, as their inevitable choice,

tapping into the deepest well

only Spirit can freely offer

through prayers for protection, guidance,

doing the best they could

my Mom led with love.