The Footprints of a Sophisticated Lady
By Janice Hayes © 2017
The footprints, of a sophisticated lady,
Can scarcely be traced, but never erased
For it’s encased in dignity and grace
Every Step she takes is meticulously paced
Every Move she makes puts God first place
Everything she does is done in good taste
A perfection of etiquette, fine linen and lace
Her signature trademark enhances the place
Her goodness and laughter fills the space
Where family and friends sweet solace embrace
And love and hospitality meet face to face
She is a nostalgic enigma in the realm of déjà vu
A beautiful dream from memories sweet as honeydew
Because a sophisticated lady is the essence of who
A certain set of attributes and virtues are true
Her Intrinsic nature to Teach and to Guide
Encouraging others to Reach for the Sky
Freely she shares her wisdom and knowledge
Even helping our youth to navigate college
She Confabulates with her children in truth and love
She’s solid as rock yet gentle as a dove
She can walk with a General hand in hand
Yet in her own right, Lead and Command
Her splendiferous style is admired and imitated
Because a sophisticated lady should be emulated
Her footprints are unique and well defined
Her finesse and her fortitude are one of a kind
She’s genuine, not bougie, pompous or Snooty
Yet she walks in the confidence of her own natural beauty
By the highest standards, she’s a national treasure
Her value and her Worth are of infinite measure
And it is with resolute respect and profound pleasure
That I conclude this oratorical salute with a final gesture
As her star shines brightly in a heavenly glow
As our hearts and our love continue to flow
To the most sophisticated lady the world will ever know
I Curtsey and pay homage to CHARLYNE MONROE
