Elton Camp Poet Rhyme

Old Uncle Jake

Old Uncle Jake

By Elton Camp

Jake, in his heyday, was a mighty man
He could do as much work as any can

He created for himself a comfortable life
Surrounded by children and loving wife

The children grew up and moved away
At the home place Jake and wife did stay

About five years ago, Aunt Sally died
It was only in private that old Jake cried

After that, things were never the same
Even the house so run-down became

Jake had lost all the sparkle from his eyes
That his health began to fail was no surprise

He was sitting on his porch with bowed head
And when I lifted his hat, I found he was dead

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Anne-Lise Andresen January 16, 2012 at 5:48 AM So sad for Old Uncle Jake.....wery good written Elton.My mum died 6 mnd. ago and I can see "uncle Jake" in my dad. - oxox love Anne-Lise Elton Camp January 16, 2012 at 1:24 PM Thank you. My own parents died one day less then six weeks apart. Two old people can often make a stand against the world, but one alone isn't able to continue. So sad. Elton