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Shawna asked Terry to write a poem for her about a hanky..., for her to use at their Stake RS event last Thursday. Here is the poem he came up with, and the photo is the poem tucked inside a hanky - as it was given to each woman in attendance.



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The sisters of yore and yesteryear
Were proper in all they did.
They always carried a handkerchief
Whether in sight or hid.

This hanky was a special tool
Always held at the ready -
To wipe a nose, or wipe a brow,
Or place in a hand unsteady.

Sometimes it was pulled from an apron,
Other times from a purse.
It could be used as a band aid -
For someone in need of a nurse.

It's not the cloth that's special.
It's the great women they grew to be,
As they followed the Savior
In starting the Relief Society.

Sometimes a hanky could be dropped -
Rather conspicuously.
And, if a young man should pick it up,
Closer the two would be!

Other times, these special hankies
Were crumpled, wet, and warm -
When anxious mothers of missionaries
Were praying there would be no harm.

Perhaps at a temple in the future,
You may participate in the "Hosanna Shout"
And this would be the handkerchief
The Lord would have you pull out!

So receive this hanky with gladness,
And as a tool for you too,
And use it to bless others
In everything that you do.

- Terry Hebdon 2011

Isn't it wonderful! Talents are a wonderful thing and Terry certainly has a talent for writing poetry. He is a great guy and I am so thankful for him.