Every hum
How sweet
Rhythm the sound
Franklyn Greene the man
Had his own demand
Lived to proof
Enthused
True Sportsmen
Solid foundation
Hourglass timed out
Whispers from the distance
Distances far and close
Yesterday’s past
Tomorrow’s everlasting
The one day came
Followed by soar
Beyond the eyes of the world
Descended and transitioned
I will always remember
Encouragement gained
Honor in the Blakie call
Embrace from Brotherly to Brotherly
Heart driven with every beat
Every talk was a treat
Every joke had a laugh
Peace, Comfort and Tranquility
Thank you for your friendship
This is not goodbye, but until we meet again
Blakie waves
I promise I will behave
Blakie out
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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