Joan Donnelly Ellis Poet Rhyme

The Aged Youthful Gentleman

The Aged Youthful Gentleman

 
 He rested in a wooden chair-his good times almost had,
 The aged youthful gentleman-the father of my dad.

 He uttered rarely a word if it weren't amusing  or wise,
 The aged youthful gentleman dealt not with waste nor lies.
 And he was my shelter, security and pride,
 He lives on still within me tho' some do swear he died.
 He was abundantly gifted with story and catchy rhyme,
 The aged youthful gentle man who carried not a dime.
 His only luxury in life was kept in an old tin chest,
 A shot of 'fer me heart' brandy each eve before his rest,
 The remainder of his income helped fill plenty of need,
 For a son who'd a sickly wife and 8 wee mouths to feed.
 I suspect he's traded that old wooden chair for a jewelled throne,
 The aged youthful gentleman who made his house our home.

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John Fleming October 11, 2015 at 1:49 PM As Paul commented..."What a lovely tribute". Nicely expressed, Joan! All the best! :) john

Paul Callus October 8, 2015 at 2:43 PM What a lovely tribute to a loved grandfather, Joan! I like the phrase "the aged youthful gentleman". Hope my grandchild can see me like that in her eyes:) // paul Joan Donnelly Ellis October 8, 2015 at 8:40 PM I'm sure she will, Paul - hugs

Michael Tor October 7, 2015 at 5:50 PM Very nice Joan. A Special human being. Joan Donnelly Ellis October 7, 2015 at 11:55 PM Thank you Michael. Yes Grandpa was very special. His father was Robert Donnelly from Ireland . Great-Grandpa and Great-Grandma, Lucinda Thompson had 12 sons and 2 daughters.

Gary Gene Linney October 7, 2015 at 2:21 PM Lovely Joan Donnelly Ellis October 7, 2015 at 4:29 PM Thank you Gary.