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Hearty Kathy
A very beautiful lady
Really pretty baby
Is my hearty Kathy
She’s never selfish
And hides a stronger wish
The wish to share her life
To care all the time
Whoever she holds so very dear
Have no awful nagging fear
As she cause the torment disappear
To be replaced with silent tears
Of joy and thanks and ecstasy
That leaves peace and happiness you desire
For so long many years
Nature’s smile, perfect prosperity
Exquisite grace, continuous contentment
May these and more be yours
Now as never before.
Bello Y. Bida · 1994
EDITOR’S NOTE
Originally published in Citizen on 31 January 1994, p. 38. This diplomatic transcription preserves the wording and lineation verified against the archived page.