Granpa

He loves action,wit few words
by example,his guidance heard,
a barnabas,he unfolds
encouragment,to be bold;
Strong-minded,solid some say,
stability,day-by-day,
reliability,his creed
to satisfy,family need;
Each day stepping outside the box
what you see,is what you get,
once encountered,none forget,
a boy,beneath it all
aged now,but standing tall.

Note :The name I'm proud to hold
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Culverhouse Avatar
June 25, 2010 at 9:48 PM
sweet poem on granpa...enjoyed
Fraser Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Delightful poetry Brian, a special Grandpa at that. Many congratulations on your win in Amy's contest >> James
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June 18, 2010 at 10:10 AM
I would add, you are a man of few words, the "strong silent type" as they used to say of John Wayne, but i don't see you as a cowboy. haha. Good win! Luv, Andrea
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June 17, 2010 at 1:51 PM
Congrats Brian on your winning poem in Amy's contest .. a wonderful write and insight ..enjoy.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Green Avatar
June 16, 2010 at 8:46 PM
This was uncomplicated, straight forward, proud, and I loved it! :) Thanks for sharing this, Brian. Congrats on your win.
Foster Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 2:17 AM
The boy is always lurking in the old man...good one Brian. My dad farmed at West Linton in the Pentland foothills as a young man. It was his dream to return there but he never made it....cheers Margaret
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May 8, 2010 at 2:10 AM
well done, I also want to thank you for your comment, meant much to me,..p.d.
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