Seasons Grandfather Poems

Strong, in some ways –
Reflecting the old times, the old days,
Like a moment inspired by light,
Suggesting the beauty of a smile,
Echoing truth in every movement,
Exposing...

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One Dollar

When I was a kid, 
I worked for every dime I got. 
I folded papers, 
I took out the trash, 
I did dishes, 
washed...

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Looking back, one thing comes clean-glass clear
you were always there for me subduing every fear.

I tried to do my duty, be a husband strong and...

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Poems about Fathers and Grandfathers I

I translated the first six Native American poems for my father when he chose to enter hospice and end his...

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In the decent of October
with the early morning dew
came to the ground
was a wise old leaf

It's fall so silent that
only audible to the closet neighbour
was...

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I recall June dreams beyond seasons' past
which bring me down lanes where old guitars  waft ;
his fingers twanging notes, our laughter screams  ...

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Our Hayley had a budgie, she loved it very much
singing in his cage all day, his feathers soft to touch
then one day I found him,...

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O What A Night


My name is Benny, and I was one of those shepherds who were watching over the sheep the night that Jesus was...

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The Old Orphan 
           here he came in need of love 
   ...

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My grandfather and I had a special relationship.

When I was young we lived near his home in Baltimore.  But, my family moved away from...

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