Gwen Babrow George

Bronx, NY, USA

A native of St. Thomas United States Virgin Islands, Gwen attended Charlotte Amlie High School in St. Thomas. Born to Alice and Standley Babrow, August 20, 1956. The ninth child of thirteen children, who also have three children of her own, Shereada George, Calvin George Jr., and Nya George. Gwen started writing poetry at the age of fourteen and at the age of fifteen she wrote her first song. In 1996, she release her first cassette and in 1998 a nine song CD. She also co/wrote a book with her partner John Rivera, "Hidden Deception." In 1997 Gwen invented a word game "Stop" which should be released late 1998/1999. Gwen would like to dedicate her achievements to her mother and father, Alice and Standley Babrow.

Mother

Precious are the lilies as they sit upon the land-
Glorious are the lilacs as they line beyond the sand-
Farewell to our mother as she leaves this troublesome land-
We will miss you, for there is none like you on earth to compare-
You have given so much to others-
When they were homeless you sheltered them-
When they were hungry, you fed them-
When they condemned you, you stood up with faith-
Now that you have left this troublesome earth, our Love will always
Be with you-
Yes, we will shed lots of tears because we miss you, but it won't
Compare to the tears of joy we will shed when we see you again in
God's New Kingdom-
Fore precious are the lilies as they sit upon the land-
And glorious are the lilacs as they line beyond the sand-
FAREWELL-