Such power and authority

will as strong as a hundred elephants

and wit, sharper than any blade;

words could either soothe you, heal you,

or they could brutally tear you to pieces and leave you near dead.

Average height and weight,

dark hair curled,

fair skin projecting her internal strength

hailing from Cuba, lived in Florida, then Tennessee

beloved grandmother of mine.

Her throne-a LazyBoy recliner,

her crown- a hat of old wisdom and humor,

her scepter- a rod of intense courage and audacity,

her chalice- a mug of hot black coffee

her color was royal purple- no other shade would do.

Loved to cook, used herbs

healing draughts disguised as stews;

the elegant touch to all she made.

A second mother to me, 

helped raise me- the Queen.

Chi-Chi, now in Heaven is, 

watches over me and I feel blessed.

In my heart she owns her own castle

and helps me out in all my battles.

Chi-Chi, my grandma, powerful queen.