Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Poet Free verse

Nine In the Family

Grandpa Henry Valentine stood tall
He wore Ben Franklyn style spectacles
In his presence, silence reigned supreme
My father was first of nine offspring
I am the third of nine siblings
Sixth of the ninth month is my birth day
Father was apple of Grandpa's eyes
My father's sister had nine offspring
Gramps died in fifty nine; I was nine.

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5/14/21
Entry for, Michelle Faulkner's, "A Time For Nine" poetry contest
Used: Howmanysyllables.com

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Darlene De Beaulieu August 14, 2021 at 4:29 PM Hello Iris, wow! You come from a big family. I vision big fmily gatherings. enjoy your evening my friend.

Gershon Wolf June 25, 2021 at 3:47 PM I've missed June 9th (6/9), the perfect-numbered day to comment on your poem, Iris... And I didn't want to wait until September 6th... Gettin' old; might forget. ~ Gershon

Juliet Ligon May 14, 2021 at 1:03 PM Interesting way to incorporate the significance of the number nine. Best wishes for the contest.