Family Tree Gal: Sentimental Sunday: Poetry entry

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Sentimental Sunday: Poetry entry

I'm happy to participate in THE SECOND GREAT AMERICAN LOCAL POEM AND SONG GENEALOGY CHALLENGE, hosted by Bill West. http://westinnewengland.blogspot.com/2010/10/second-great-american-local-poem-and.html

My relatives were pioneers and lived in Utah. Pocket knives were commonplace in local life. Mary Bathgate Shelley wrote this quaint poem when she gave a pocket knife to one of her grandsons, Anza Adams.

Here’s my entry:

I’ve got a little keepsake
Grandmother gave to me
When I was very young
And sit upon her knee.

She put it in my right hand
And there she did say
I wish you to keep this little gift
When I am far away.

I pray the Lord to bless you
And keep you free from strife
And be a true and faithful man
And never lose your knife.

This poem warms my heart, shows a sense of humor, and helps me see the wonderful family connection between a grandmother and her grandson. Hope you enjoy it!