THE LOWE DOWN: Straighten My Tie
I love the way you straighten my tie
Kiss me on the cheek
Tell me I’m “fly”
Raising my confidence, to conquer the world
How glad I am, I made you my girl
You’ve grown to a woman of class
Intelligent and fine
I love your body
But I’m in love with your mind
I will always be faithful, hardworking, honest and true
God blessed me, the day I met you
It’s for these reasons that success is certain
I give you a standing ovation, at least three curtains
We will win together, if we both stay true
It’s for these reasons and more, I truly love you
I have the holiday spirit in the holiday season
We’re at Christ’s birth, the true reason
Lights, trees and vivid colors, gifts abound
From fathers and mothers
Families reconnect around the world,
Cousins, sisters and brothers
God’s steady grace has blessed us and many others
Then comes the New Year’s parties and we’re oh so fly,
I grin from ear to ear, as you straighten my tie
A native of Lackawanna, N.Y., outside of Buffalo, Lowe is a former public school teacher who was forced into retirement due to injuries sustained on the job during a student’s blindside attack. Now a freelance writer, he’s battling life-threatening heart failure while waiting for a transplant. Those who wish to assist – either monetarily or with encouraging words – may visit his page on Help HOPE Live. He can be reached at wllowe@yahoo.com.