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Our Grand Old Man


Firmly my tiny fingers gripped his hand
Rambled slowly as we surveyed his land
Assured that always I've a place to stay
Nothing to fret when he passes away
Couldn't comprehend the quoted saying
It was from old volumes he was chanting
Some immortal lines from the bards he loved
Comfort for the soul that had seen enough
Of life there's time to cry and time to laugh

Lavished with kindness that gushed from his heart
A tale for offspring someday I'd impart
Nobler traits for his kindred was his wish
Guide to divert the paths from evil ways
A cry that his clan upholds his emblem
Mess not our name nor tarnish it with shame
Intent of his heart we must contemplate
Neglect foolishness to avoid defeat

Long-suffering, patient and kind means love
A verse most ignored but we must grab
Undaunted by obstacles that might come
Gracious to accept them, sigh but be calm
Along your journey as you walk each mile
Nestle in your mind our old man's style.


FRANCISCO LANGAMIN LAUGAN
Grandfather

(Acrostic poetry...names of people who are part of my existence (family, friends, acquaintance, etc.)
for my Memoirs...`Love of My Life`)

JN-D 11/04/2010



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