The country and the world mourn.
With tears of grief and hearts forlorn,
Lower flags to half-staff now for Dolly.
Think of all the good she'd done.
The joy that spread to everyone
Wouldn't be the same if not for Dolly.
Let her kindness be your guide.
The love that she personified
Seemed to be so natural for Dolly.
Her charming laughter and her grace
Both made this world a better place.
Folks would have done anything for Dolly.
She loved the LGBTQ
Community and strove
To make discrimination disappear.
She knew that vaccinations were
A pro-health treasure trove,
And she chose optimism over fear.
From humble roots to super star,
She sang and strummed on her guitar.
The stage became a second home for Dolly.
She said you MUST not sacrifice
Who you are or pay the price:
Words of wisdom were not hard for Dolly.
Learn all that you can, said she.
Show the world what you can be.
Make your dreams come true; they did for Dolly.
The legacy she left behind
And all she did for humankind
Should help console us as we grieve for Dolly.
Good-bye, Dolly.
-by Bob B (8-27-26)
