Some More Family Stories Recited

TRUE GRIT He like a drink did granpa Shreeve Sergeant stripes stayed on his sleeve- Victorian born with buckled belt ,boots,trousers braced; strong silent,with twirled of moustache; rigid of back,upright no ceremony allowed- a legacy faded sepia grey in memory GRANPA He loves action,with 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. A MOTHER’S LOVE She lives her love day by day with all that is so feminine, a touch, kiss or knowing look, concern, red-lettered in her book; Particular to detail self-sacrifice a routine,as she walks the extra mile, ever ready with a smile;The days news eager to hear,her wise counsel, stills a fear as open arms her love brings near,a warmth to dry a child's tear ready to give herself,time and again so soft and beautiful and feminine Listen to me read these poems on youtube under the name ichthys chiro