Saturday, June 3, 2023
Next Door
In memory of Jean Manthey
She was the kind of neighbor
who ran down the hill to our home
when the toast burned. Who picked up
the phone when my brother sliced his finger
and needed a ride to the hospital.
She was the kind of woman who did
what needed to be done. The one
you could count on to
get it right
get you to safety
give you a hug.
She was the one who took us in
when Mom died. Who nourished us
with food and love so we could attend
the service to share others' sorrows.
And after, when we were in a state
of shocked exhaustion,
she tended to us again.
Jean’s presence was so strong
I felt it at her service.
Wouldn’t that be right?
For her to comfort those grieving.
For us to feel her reach after she’s gone.
Cathy Cato
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