Most of these poems are based on drawinfgdone by GGrand-dad Fred Margetson between 1910 and 1918
The were passed down the family after his death in 1927 and I took possession of them about 1960 and have been taking care of them ever since.
Ann and I were looking at them and she found inspiration to write about them. The drawing copy very well and so we are putting a book together
With drawing and poems. We will try and copy them all for the family
GRANDMOTHERS & GRANDFATHERS
All About Ancestorscome, look at these photographs, work our who they are
Grandma's Bottom DrawerMost of us have heard of grandma's old feather bed
Grandma RememberingCome, Grandma, come and run through the meadow
Give Anyone a Cup or Two of FlourMy Grandma was always generous
ManureMy grandma years ago used to make me laugh so
Marked PageThere was an old scrap of torn paper in a book
Older HandsOlder hands are kind hands and feel and know
The Old Rocking Chair My grandmother used to tell me
A Snobbish Stranger**Our friend calls him an artist, another a cavalier
A Sailor From the Sea**He was not a Viking, but a sailor from the sea
A Stranger**A handsome younger stranger wearing a turban
A Young Lady at the Harpsicord**So prettily dressed she sits poised ready to play
Another Place**There is anoither drawing of a place I want to go
At The Races**In this sketch there is a mystery beyond compare
Bath Time**Getting the water ready in the nursery
Being Carved**Total relaxation, a perfect resting pose
Brig of Feugh Branchory**One of grandads drawings really caught our eye
Children At Play?**In the days when children were seen and not heard
Egypt**Had he been to Egypt as well as seen the sketch
Eye Catching**Did he just see her, then catch her eye
Flamboyant Fellow**A flamboyant feathery fellow sat on a fancy seat
Golden WeddingAs the 50 years have rolled by
Great Grandads Drawings**Brian's mom did not want them, it seemed such a shame
Honest Looking Man** Look at him! He looks so stern
My GrandmotherFarewell my dear friend and grandma I loved you well
Noble Creature**Somewhere in a London street this horse waits
Not Quite Right**The flow of the ladoies robe, pattern not right
On Parade**Henry was all ready his coat shing so bright
Playing the Railings**Have you ever dragged a stick along a railed fence?
Sitting Reading** Sitting reading the newspaper, there in perfect grace
Sweet Elegance**Where did he see her standing, or in which book book did he see
Tea For One**Inside Lion's Tea house a lady does wait
The Couple**Some fickle female or cunning hard knave
The Cyclist**A young couple gazing in the distance
The Game of Cricket**A fine game of cricket is a jolly good show
The Old Man in the Cameo**Where does he come from, does he have a name
The ride of the Valkyrie**How many know of the ride of the Valkyrie?
The Visitor**As they read their favourite stories neath the old oak tree
Three Faces a Puzzle**Matriarch top centre that we all seem to agree
Three Young Ladies**three young ladies that were sketched with glee
Vanity**I like the way she did my hair it looks good on me
Was Became a Thief**Just a quick moment for the two, a hidden kiss
Who Is He**I think he is a gypsy man, a fiddle quite small
Working Out**Was she in the park or in in some fair garden
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