POEM_HIS GENTLE WALK

about:
grandfathers

TEARS IN A BOTTLE COLLECTION
Caryl Ramsdale, American Poet

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. II TIMOTHY 2:2 KJV

HIS GENTLE WALK
to Charles L. Slothower
11/26/1884-10/1964

A fast walk couldn't catch him;
The grandpa I knew was tall.
God made his legs extra long,
So he could play basketball.
His shoulders and hands were strong;
He opened jars easily.
When I couldn't push something,
He'd smile and do it for me.
I saw him reach for heaven,
Stretch his arms over his head;
In a soft voice children hear,
"Bless this little one," he said.
We solved hard crossword puzzles;
Worked on the dining table.
My job was finding answers
In books and one old bible.
I still believe he knew God
So well that they'd often talk;
And Jesus walked beside him
As he walked his gentle walk.

Š Copyright 1999-2007 Caryl Ramsdale. All rights reserved.

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February 28, 2002