Petal A. Beebe Sedalia, Missouri

Born, March 13,1922 Surrey, England Became performer at age 12, Traveled with Tutor. Joined ENSA (the equivalent of the USO), when 18. Married Carl Starke 1943, (Deceased). Came to America in January of 1945. Became Citizen Nov. 10,1947. Married Arthur Beebe 1970, (deceased). Two sons, John Edward Starke and Gary Robert Starke. One grand daughter and two grandsons. Member Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association Member Republican Committee. Philosophy: to help those I can, appreciate all living things and be a good listener.

WONDERFUL MEMORY Tiny fingers, curled Like petals, fragile In their size, Tenacious as they Held mine, the world Not yet known. Innocence looked at me From big trusting eyes Now young men, free To make their own way As they choose Wonderful the memory They left with me. I give thanks to God For their love as I Pray to Him, dear God Be good to them As they have been To me. My sons, now grown men.

LIFE'S MELODY Life is a song, The orchestra plays Awaiting the dancer To come along. It's theme plays tragedy Happiness and sorrow Tears of despair Laughter of joy a melody Of another tomorrow A strain of yesterday Not forgotten, the answer Hides within it's final Inevitable crescendo, hush Play now quietly, the next dancer Will be coming along

All poems Copyright © 1997 Petal A. Beebe. All rights reserved.