Poem

A Tribute to Mama YaYa
I had a beautiful dream
We were in the kitcen eating ice cream

Lanesha ahd Mama YaYa

In the kitchen cooking Gumbo YaYa

She is my mom and grandma too!

My folks uptown look down on me

But Mama YaYa as sweet as can be

I am an innocent soul

Just born with a caul

Mama YaYa taught me I had fortitude
I just had to keep a good attitude

I know I can endure any storm

Katrina caused the people of the 9th Ward much harm

I survived the storm because I had a good luck charm
Mama YaYa has gone to be with the Lord
But to forget the love we shared wil be really hard
She will forever be in my heart