Isaiah Zerbst Poet Quatrain

My Great Grandpa

Great Grandpa Zerbst, I wish was here
I'd like him still around
He had a herd of Hereford cows
His farmin' sense was sound

He passed away when I was young
I'd only seen him twice
But even though his life was rough
I'm sure that he was nice

At first, he had some horse-drawn rigs
To grow his crop of wheat
A tractor then, in place of them
That had a metal seat

He had a herd of ninety cows
A huge Wyomin' spread
But now a herd of oil-rigs
Are drillin' in their stead

A lot of things Great Grandpa knew
From distant Germany
But now these things I wish I knew
Are buried 'neath a tree

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Sheri Fresonke Harper January 16, 2014 at 6:00 PM Wonderful imagery from your Grandfather Isaiah, you capture how our lives still bear the traces of our ancestors.

Gracelyn Mims September 6, 2013 at 7:06 AM That's a great poem Isaiah, Really, and thanks for your kind comment! It's keeps me in the poetry spirit! :)

Hidden Sister April 15, 2013 at 10:05 AM Nice tribute to him, thanks for your visit and kind words, j

Gypsyof Essence March 7, 2013 at 11:37 AM I think this is a great way to keep your great granddaddy's legacy alive, good job! :)

Audrey Haick February 26, 2013 at 12:30 PM I can relate to this, Isaiah. My parents immigrated so I never got to know much about my Great Grandfather .l...sad for me as now I'm older I am dying to know everything about their journey. This is very lovely and I'm sure his spirit smiled as the words poured from your mind.... xAnnalise

Heather Ober February 25, 2013 at 1:34 PM This is a lovely tribute to your Great Grandpa and your curiosity about previous generations of family. I especially love the last two lines. (Soupmail!)

Debbie Guzzi February 24, 2013 at 3:15 PM It would be great to hear the legacy he did leave you? Light & Love

Charmaine Chircop February 21, 2013 at 1:31 PM Lovely tribute to your great grandpa.Sweet sad nostalgia indeed.Heartfelt.poem

Sara Kendrick February 20, 2013 at 2:37 PM Great work honoring your great grandpa..Sometimes it is true that the knowledge goes with the ancient ones to the grave..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Sara