Courage Grandson Poems

In the depths of our souls, where shackles crumble to dust,
There lies the essence of freedom, in which we all must trust.
It's not in chains...

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head cradled on folded arms
as a young boy I’d sit rapt 
in the tales told by an old man
as he drew pictures at our dinner...

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New Shoes

"Grandpa, my shoes are too small, 
or maybe my feet or too big?"

"You are going to be ten foot tall, 
if you don't stop...

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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 IV



Neglect
by Michael R. Burch

What good are your tears?
They will not spare the dying their anguish.
What good is your concern
to a...

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dear grandson,
little do you know
your every decision
will form your character
result in consequences
and pave your path in life

little do you know
your every decision
the role models you...

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Scales to Measure

We are not all equal. 
Some can dance on a wire...
above the crowd, 
Some can swim...
all the way to China. 
While others,
make food...

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The Shift 
(Shifty)

The man is evil. 
You know who I am talking about. 
He has put America, under the bus. 
He is using our money,...

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The party, planned at Henry’s camp,
Familiar and quite near,
Had a couple of way-up slides, which seemed
To kick-start the birthday boy’s fear.

Before the friends arrived, the...

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CHALLENGES
by
JOHN M. ARRIBAS


The Many Challenges, You Will Need to Conquer
Some Shallow, Others Deep, You Will Encounter 
Stop and Ponder, Seldom Shoot from the Hip
Hurried Decisions...

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In the middle of the night a door slams
The awful scent of cigarettes floats upward penetrates my nostrils
Insomnia keeps him up and restless
Lying here I...

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Someday Sunday

Someday came on Sunday
for little Billy Jones.
Born with such a sickness
that started in his bones.

He used to love to smile
as he watched his friends...

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Feel to the anguish of the less fortunate
Picture those who opt for shortcuts in life
Sense their grief for they’ve missed out
They forgot a simple life’s...

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To be called ..
            ~   Grandma is a Honor ~

  ...

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         "Pink  Pink  Pink"



Cathy and I were fair feathered friends
two femme fatales with similar blends
lying...

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