FAMILY WORDSPoetry inspired by family

#90 Grandpa was a man’s man,Big and strong without fear.He could hunt and fish,Brought home many a deer. With a Harley, a boat & dune buggy,He thrilled both girls and boys.We loved ole Gran dadHe loved us, and his toys. Never such a sportsman,We brag of his feats.To friends and family alike,How #90 brought fans from their seats. 

He had a deep voice that sounded,Low and gruff.He wasn't t a wimp,Grandpa was tough. A stand of pine, near a swamp,Twas our first deer hunt."Fall asleep" he said,Near a deer stomp. He fought a valiant battle,Against the foe, cancer.Then God took him home,Our Savior has the answer.

A*R*T The sands of time,are scattered about,spread about like butter,on a slice of bread. The grains of sand,are cast along through,the sparse vegetation,of a northern beach. Three sets of eyes,view different scenes,one looks ahead,two downwardly in thought. 

I am reminded of a,time long ago,when bubbles filled,a kitchen sink. Small feet splashed,in the water as,a puddle formed,on the floor below. The sands of many,memories are united,in my mind,pictures from the past. God bestowed,reminders of love,for and from, A R T.

Born in '62 When I was born,Quite small was I,Lungs so tiny,A piercing cry.Fame nor wealth,Had not I,Mom and Dad,Loved me bye and bye.Up and up I grew,Again and again,Passing ten then twenty,Adding ten again.Thirty plus seven,One more is thirty-eight,When I was born again,To see loved ones again; can hardly waitNow I’ve life eternal,So abundantly blessed,You can know the way,Your faith on Christ must rest.

Medium family income $6,000 per year

Minimum hourly wage $1.25

New house $15,000

Gallon of gas .25¢

New car $2,500

Federal/State/Local taxes 20%

Pack of chewing gum .05¢

Candy bar .05¢

Ice cream bar .15¢

Soft drink .10¢

Fast food hamburger .20¢

1st class postage stamp .04¢

Pay phone (local call) .10¢

Color TV set $400

Daily newspaper .10¢

Refrigerator $500

Tennis shoes $5.00

Doctors office visit $5

Movie ticket .50¢

Popcorn at the movie.20¢

45 rpm record $1.00

Record album $3.00

Source: 348-409.com

*In the year 1962

Dads are People, Too Dads are not strange creatures from another planet.Contrary to what we thought when we were kids or a teen,Dads are not 100% nuts, just somewhere in-between. When you are a son, then you are a blessed soul.At times Dad s may seem a bit weird,Just pray and let God take control. A dad is not always a perfect delight,Like granny s chocolate cake.Often we are like a bumbling chef,And now and then make a mistake. Although at times we behave like animalsThat should be caged in a zoo.Remember to pray for us.Causes Dad s are people, too. Dedicated to my Dad; Vitus Price Frazier.Thank you for teaching me that no matter what I did with my life to do the very best that I can.

The True MeI am a good man,So thought I,A murderer or thug,No not I. For my childrenHave I love‘tis without boundariesAs the sky above. How could he say it?Could he see my heart within?Who told him my nature?A man filled with sin. For I told him notNor was beaten with a rodThe nature of us allRevealed by the Word of God.

Mom, you were there When I needed you,You were there.I was a tiny lad,You were there. When I went to school,You were there.When the bullies rallied,You were there. When anger tried to rule me,You were there.I needed a kind word,You were there.

When you didn't agree,You were there.I needed your help,You were there. When I needed love,You were there.When no one else understood,You were there. When the kid's came along,You were there.When the family needed you,You were there. When God sent His angels, you were there.When I come home to Heaven,I know I will see you, for you are there!!!

I Couldn’t Sleep I thought of GrandmaA can of buttons, Ribbons & BowsSleeping under the kitchen tableWatching veggies grow Picnics in the parkSalads, picking asparagusA craft of the monthSaved for each of us. Handsome lad and Froggy went a courtinQuilt with antique carsTo and from ChicagoA collection of bottles and jars. Love and help freely givenBarn parties for many occasionsGrandma loved her gardenHolidays and seasons.

A house in the woods47 acres of landA lady she wasWilling to take a stand. Grateful I am, for all her yearsFond memories, tooI’ll see you in Heaven,Grandma I love you.

Offspring In the midst of the darkness,A bright eyed toddler gazes upward,His eyes focused upon the sky. The wonder of youth,Focusing,Upon someone unseen. What deliberate concentration,Is seen on the face,Of the fair haired son. 

A ray of light descends from above,Giving an aura of,Something miraculous. The book telling of,The most excellent love,Sits open. Small hands folded in prayer,Show a faith in God,That has grown day by day.

(inspired by a picture of my son Eeyon)

Waiting at my House I was waiting at my house,For Jesus.Then He brought,Us to Heaven. When we had the,Rapture day. Then some went to,Hell.Then some went to,Heaven. 

Then we walked down,The golden road.Then we met an angel, The angel said,Don t be afraid,There is no more sin in the world. After the right time,God created a new Earth. Created by Eeyon Frazier 8 years oldMarch 2006

Kinfolk Some have them in the woodwork,Others are not so blessed,Some have them near and far,Within the family crest. It all began with fathers,and mothers,Then moved on toSisters and brothers. The family line,began to grow longer,a line of blood,there is nothing stronger.

Aunties and Uncles,and cousins galore,We can’t stop there,I found some more. The kids grow up,getting older you see,bringing me grandkids,YAHOO!!! and YIPPEE!!!

Poetry from the book Family WordsWritten by Kurt Frazier Sr.Published in 2011

Available at many fine online book retailers.

Free photos from Pixabay.com

Download your FREE copy

* Not included in the book