31 Epitome: A Poem for Mertyse

By Carrie Elliott

She feared the Lord in all His glory, seeking His eternal grace;

Ever faithful and believing, she persevered and ran her race.

Though she carried her Cross, she gave us counsel; speaking life in every word;

Still she always paid heed to God’s gentle voice – when He called her home she heard.

She smiled the sun’s rays upon each of us, graciously embracing all of life’s best.

Her soul-warming hugs said “you’re in my heart”, all who knew her can attest.

Her precious children rightly adored her, for she shared with them God’s love;

What she wanted to give them while on this earth, she pours forth from heaven above.

Her hands were never idle, starting businesses – making plans;

She spoke with an eternal wisdom, holding to the Master’s hand.

A passionate dreamer who saw no limits, what her mind conceived she did;

CEO of Inner Beauty Productions, modeling and etiquette she taught the kids.

Royal garments of strength and dignity she wore – beautiful from the inside out;

No matter the mountain, head toward the sky, never giving in to fear or doubt.

She encouraged us to see our own beauty, loving instructions rolled off her tongue;

While majestically and faithfully to the Father she climbed; rung by heavenly rung.

Now our angel is free of pain and suffering, homeward bound on the wings of a dove;

Her spirit will brightly shine forever, because she filled this world with love.

Today as we gather to celebrate Mertyse and reflect on her legacy;

She was a woman of righteousness; worth her weight in gold;

Our own Proverbs 31 Epitome.