Written to Honor the Late Percy Best- 2009

Written By Carol Vulliamy- Métis Elder

Written to Honor the Late Percy Best- 2009

Enjoying the Prairie beauty and charm was a magnet inside,
Occasionally Percy left only to return- "I was lonely he'd confide."
I loved the peaceful solitudes and the sunsets felt like a dream.
The rest of the world was plain; here my world was supreme.

Lorna was the love of my life- four wonderful sons came along.
My dreams were now complete- my life became a song.
I was surrounded by family waiting to visit and make music,
I knew I was blessed by my family and friends- I'd never lose it.

Percy knew the value of building relationships with family and all.
He never did rest- if neighbors had chores they'd give him a call.
He'd consider it as neighborly need; more hands less work said he-
Everywhere in the countryside were friends considered near family.

Our loved ones have made the ultimate journey to the Great Beyond
He is feeling happy to see Irene, "the old heifer" who did no wrong.
There's the "old steer" she said with a grin, "what took you so long?"
The pain is gone, no more tears; we are here right where we belong.

Written By Carol Howard Vulliamy- Metis Elder