Ruth, 100

For Ruth Hammersmith, a lady of grace and gumption

She has reached

100

Ruth

Outlived two sisters.

I remember our visits.

I loved

Our visits.

Probably

My favorite part

Of parish ministry.

Each sister belonged

To a different parish.

She holds the house

To herself.

The college has waited

For the house

For more years

Than they ever expected,

With some grace

For Ruth

Now 100.

I loved

Our visits.