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Grandpappy Poems - Poems about Grandpappy


Gramps
...Never knew my grandpa's, they were too old. I cannot now sing true grampus songs. I get all teary-eyed about those two dead and gonners. I dream of going fishing with them, listening to thei......

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Categories: grandpappy, poetry,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Now When I Go Visit, Tears Fall, It Makes Me Sad
...Now When I Go Visit, Tears Fall, It Makes Me Sad He rode the high plains to hell's dead weathered edge Across the highest mountain on a horse he road His grandpappy a wild man swung a heavy sled......

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Categories: grandpappy, appreciation, dad, family, hero,
Form: Sonnet



Premium Member Foxy Moxy and His Bride
...I am in love with a real babe, Foxy Moxy said to his cousin Line. Gabe was picturing a sensuous fox with a silver tail fluffy and fine. You will meet her shortly, Foxy told him. She’s over by that ......

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Categories: grandpappy, 4th grade, 5th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Playing Hooky Showed Me My Power
...Lee and I are identical twins. We look, sound, and are dressed identically. It is 1958 and we are heading back to school from lunch. Sing-song Lee thinks it is a normal May day; I realize it has m......

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Categories: grandpappy, 6th grade, 7th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Grandads Elixir
...I'm no good in a kitchen but, I can cook stuff all the same Around here, say "the recipe" and most folks know my name It hasn't changed in fifty years, and folks still drink it up I've been making......

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Categories: grandpappy, america, drink, family,
Form: Rhyme



Tailgates and Porch Swings
...Out in the driveway Sits my old pickup truck Whose tailgates the first place I learned about love Its held on with cables That are rusted and worn While its seen better days Its weathered ......

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Categories: grandpappy, character, journey, life,
Form: Lyric
Premium Member A Valued Gift
...Since World War II, I’ve traveled the world, Seeing many countries both near and far. I started in the States where my eyes were unfurled, Being kept in pockets and in many a jar. Right off the......

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Categories: grandpappy, writing,
Form: Rhyme
Horseplay
...I was working cattle with a crew a little south of Muleshoe, When I watched a horse work with perfection and grace. I said "pardon me gent, no offense is meant, But your horse is the smartest thin......

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Categories: grandpappy, horse,
Form: Cowboy Poetry
Eugene (
...I am self proclaimed real swinger My name however, for a Nerd is a dead ringer I have perfected the War Craft game On Micro Soft computer applications, I can put anyone to shame I am not into tes......

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Categories: grandpappy, funny, social,
Form: ABC

Book: Reflection on the Important Things