My Beloved Ena’s gone, ascended thru’ the clouds to heights of glory,
And I am left bereft, alone to tell the story.
T’was at Hat Head I met her, atop a light-house; on steep stairs she took my hand,
And never let go; 3 years and many letters later, we became one band.
Honeymoon in Tassie, midst greens and lakes, snow and timber twisted,
Stopped in Queenstown, Empire Hotel, whose staircase now heritage listed.
Snow on top of Mt. Wellington, cuddled together in Hadley’s Hotel, chatted,
Flew home, Ena busy, I working on house, solitariness shattered;
…….
Please open the ‘ODE to ENA’ PDF below to read the full text of Alfred’s ODE to his beloved wife Ena
Ena Elizabeth Duck, b.12/8/1920.
Married Alfred Emmerson Curtis 9/10/1948
Went Home 25-8-2010
100 Bible Studies - Alfred Emmerson Curtis 
Hi Alf.
Philip from church here. Glynis asked me to let you know about something of interest.
A well-known local artist is painting portraits of centenarians like yourself. He was excited hear about you. He wanted us to ask you if you would mind having your portrait painted for an exhibition he is doing.
The artistâs name is Peter Wegner. He is an Archibald Prize winner and so very accomplished.
We look forward to hearing back from you, Alf. To help you decide I can call you back with further details.
Warm regards and Christian greetings brother.
Philip and Glynis Brown
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