A New Star in Heaven

(This poem was written by my great grandmother for her mother.)

Often when stories are told

About the ranchman and the great round-up,

They forget the brave and bold

Who worked to fill the cup.

I like to think of those cowboys,

Who have already crossed the great divide,

But heaven will have more joys

With the wives by their side.

The sky is filled with beauty,

As I lift my eyes up there tonight,

For one who did her duty

Is now a shining light.

I'll never forget her prayer,

"Oh God, please save my children all,

Let the chain be unbroken there

When they answer Thy call."

Yes, there is a new star tonight,

To me it is the fairest of the fair,

For as it glows so very bright,

I know our mother's there.

~In memory of Mrs. T.B. Cooper

By, Lillian Droke