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This Blog is actually just an excuse for me to have a place to post a few of my myriad and always growing collection of photos! And, a way to keep my family and friends up to date on our activities.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Grammy and Grandsir's poetry

I'm still working on the book about the folks - Grammy, especially. I'm reading through a hand-written journal in which she recorded many poems and other tidbits that she especially enjoyed. Including these two jewels, one written by her and the second one by GrandSir. I just wanted to share them!

Background - she worked for him sometimes at his office at Williamsburg Memorial Park in Virginia. She did typing and filing and such when she wasn't working in her iris gardens or at her paying civil service job.

"Dear Boss, While You Were Out" by Louise Clay Smith 22 Oct 1976

Nobody came.
Nobody called.
Though I was alone
The time never palled.

Records to keep
Typing to do
Kept me as busy
As "ol' gal in a shoe"

Your other workers
Know what's to be done
So - you needn't worry
We're earning our "mon"!

"While You Are In, Dear Secretary" by Walter P. Smith 26 Oct 1976

When I'm away from the office all day
I never worry, never fear
If I know Louise is here!

All the things you will have done
One way or another
Always seem to end up right
Just the way I'd "ruther".

It means so much to feel at ease
While doing outside chores
Peace of mind is easy to find
When you're here minding the store!"

Well I never said we were talented!
Thanks for reading!

1 Comments:

  • At 10:45 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    These are really cute poems! Thanks for posting them.

     

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