When young, so frail, but curious
Carol adored her time with dad
On cars, engines, the two would fuss
Both loved whatever time they had
In college met a hometown guy
Then she would later marry him
In Colorado's rocky high
They taught, and on adventure whim
They moved back home to Illinois
Where they would teach and also farm
Their three adopted kids brought joy
I guess three really is a charm
Of six grandkids, four they would raise
Plus they have four great grandchildren
And for her church she would write plays
"You are the Christ," she'd written ten
The short stories and plays she'd write
Were mostly when kids were at school
And when we all felt Covid's bite
She joined FanStory's writing pool
Her first novel was Stars and Seeds
She wrote 51 years ago
And we will have more awesome reads
At FanStory when here she'll show
Carol, you are Seventy Eight
And for your party we will stay
To sing and help you celebrate
And wish with love, Happy Birthday
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