Mike Hauser Poet Rhyme

My Granddaddy Said

My Granddaddy said
A whole lot to me
To prepare for the things
A young mind couldn't see

He peaked around corners
And underneath beds
Here are some things about life
My Granddaddy said

Life if you ain't careful 
Can grab you by the throat
It's a dress that is red
It's a glass bottom boat
It's a beautiful smile
With the sharpest of teeth
Life's a kiss on the head
And a kick in the knees
It's a shake of the hand
A knife in the back
A shoulder to cry
A belly of laughs
Life it can be 
Most anything
From the roar of a lion
To a bluebird that sings
It's a shave that is close
A miss by a mile
An old man at most
A soft tender child
A moment of wonder
A sneeze never blessed
Pouring out more
Then taking it back

My Granddaddy said
A whole lot to me
To prepare for the things
A young mind couldn't see

He peaked around corners
And underneath beds
These are some things about life
My Granddaddy said

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Cheryl Hoffman November 9, 2017 at 7:19 PM Your Granddaddy was a wise old man; he was absolutely right about explaining life's strange contradictions to you! Wish I had known mine better but they died when I was pretty young…excellent write Mike!~Che :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 9, 2017 at 12:44 PM This is wonderful! Fave :) xomo!

Heidi Sands November 9, 2017 at 7:18 AM I really enjoyed this Mike. It sounds like your granddaddy prepared you for a lot in life! Well written. Thanks for sharing :)