This poem was written and submitted by Leanna Harris, Regional Data Specialist. While she is our numbers/database girl, she has a flair for words!
If only Anne Fox had been teasing
The news of it has been unpleasing
On that sorrowful day
It grieved her to say
“The time has come for my leaving.”
“OH NO!” rang out thru the hall
“Not again?!” was echoed by all
But this time we all knew
OH MY GOD…it is true
She’s going to answer this call.
This calling had buzzed her before
Said “Hello” to what was in store
When the call was complete
As she rose to her feet
A chapter in life blocked the door.
Some nurturing the Red Cross still needed
Who better than Anne Fox to feed it?
Out a meal she did carve
So her “child” would not starve
The recipe left funds undepleted.
This leg of her journey has ended
Her blazing of trails commended
Learn all that you can
While you have her on hand
Resignation this time not rescinded.
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