The strong-girl of our home! br She did the hardest chores; br And helped mother at work, br And locked the house’s doors. br br She was a simple dame; br But received all the blame; br She yearned for love and name; br Life played a cruel game! br br She loved to talk her heart, br And learned on own some art; br Unlucky on her part, br She remains right from start. br br She is an Aquarian; br Devoted Marian; br She leads a spinster’s life, br Alone, amidst much strife. br br May God bless my sister, br On her birthday today! br And grant her will-power br To walk in Heaven’s way. br Copyright by Dr John Celes 2-11-2006 br Dedicated to my dear elder sister, br Miss. Noeline Mary Clemencia, CBE.