On the Banks of Lake Erie

On the banks of Lake Erie
A majestic house stood
Built of stone brick and tile...
and red painted wood.

The house loved the lake
Waves lapping the shores
Nourishing soft grass
And the souls of it's dwellers...

On the banks of Lake Erie a majestic house sighed
To the chirping of birds
And the Stickle bees buzzing...

Humming and rustling
Floating amongst fine gardens and flowers
Life settled down
Embracing God's sacred power.

On the banks of Lake Erie a majestic house sang
to a strong dancing girl in a far away land...

Sailing over hills
and meadows
and trees...

To Madison Wisconsin
With the greatest of ease.
On the banks of Lake Erie a majestic house laughed
With a grace filled strong woman, playful girl by her side.
For when the sweet summer breeze
Swirled through the lavender patch
The girl would arrive
Suitcase in hand.

On the banks of Lake Erie a majestic house smiled,
filled with the love of a small tender child.
A child filled with wonder,
safe sound and secure
flying with wings
gifts of her angel Grandmother.

On the banks of Lake Erie a majestic house stood
Built of stone brick and tile
And red painted wood.
Filled with love hope and dreams,
And infinite beauty,
And memories created
Through the lives of it's family.

Prose and Illustrations by Andrea Hanson Kelley