My Little Poem about the In-Laws

Dale and Maxine – The In-Laws

Dale and Maxine fell in love in September

Of 1950 and began their family that we all remember.

It was the beginning of every-day family life.

There was great joy, and love, and very little strife.

There were cats, dogs, birds, and even some fishes.

Poems were written while the kids washed dishes.

There were Proms, Scouts, Church and school.

And there were jobs to do, little time for the city pool.

There was Little League, Band and oh-so-much going on.

Eight children to raise, feed, clothe, and so on.

Through it all, Dale and Maxine let their love grow vast.

The children were growing and leaving the nest.

Four of the children were called by the Prophet to serve,

Which pleased Dale and Maxine, though it took much nerve.

Money was tight, but it was enough – to make it all work.

Each child knew he was loved and had great worth.

Some of their children also have children in this story.

21 grandchildren to expand Dale and Maxine’s glory.

Great grandchildren are coming, no telling the count.

Each one will know they are loved and will recount

To their own clan the stories told of Dale and Maxine

And the love that they share in Summer, Fall and Spring.

Dale passed beyond the veil some time back,

But his love for Maxine has never been slack.

She has been lonely, but she still knows

He’s waiting for her and his love still flows.