Mah Jongg Maven

(For Marie Davis)

She's the Mah Jongg Maven,

leading the way,

bringing friends together,

so they can learn to play.

Her name is Marie,

and she is quite a sight.

She's quick, and she's lively,

and she moves like a sprite.

When she comes into the room,

doing high kicks,

it's hard to believe

that she's almost ninety-six.

Her fingers are long

and so is her hair.

She's got a beautiful smile

and joy to spare.

I'm glad I got to meet her.

I learned a lot today:

in Mah Jongg and in life,

you'll have fun if you just play.

            --Sappho