GRANDMOTHER With laughing eyes Her sheer presence enraptures. But camera-shy smiles Hide an essence hard captured To beguile people-wise, Having faced countless trials, Hair-knot in trademark style. Mothering -so many years bestowing Unto daughters - now great and grandchildren growing - Brave widow's rich advice. The truth undisguised, She ever strives Setting huge example for small size. Right or wrong - no compromise - This lady refined, Goodness defines. From complex mind A simple life shines - Knowing God loving. -- Joan MacHale REGAN, 2005 issue yearly "Leitrim Guardian" magazine.