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My British in-laws are so courteous,-

When on a letter they write my address,-

Its protocol perhaps, but just the same,

They give the widow the lost spouse’s name



It is a small thing, but so indicative

Of empathy in bitter loss and grief:

“Dear Mrs. STEPHEN Dandy!” - all the woe

Is eased,- I love this “Mrs.” STEPHEN” so.



Not Madame Else, Beth, nor Elizabeth,

But “MRS. .STEPHEN“ - oh it makes me glad!

It may perhaps be English etiquette,

But it does tell me I’m forever wed



I mind this change of name not in the least,-

I feel my strength thereby so much increased,

I is a balm upon my grieving soul,

Be blessed forever British Protocol.!



My in-laws are reserved and somewhat stiff,

But they do surely know how to ease grief;.

I don’t believe it it is formality

For “Mrs. STEPHEN” I am meant to be.



Death did not part us -no,- death did not part!

He lives within my spirit soul and heart;.

But thanks dear in-laws for your graciousness

I‘m Mrs. STEPHEN always, yes.- God Bless!





(c)Elizabeth Dandy