FAMILY BIBLE
Holy book
Tattered
Worn
Antiquated relic
We called him “Big Daddy”
Mr. J.A. McBryde Sr.
My Great Grandfather
He read these sacred pages fervently
His comfort and wisdom
Handwritten notes in the margins
My inheritance
I feel his presence
Throughout this precious treasure
Sacred words of life
I share with my son
As he shared with his
Five generations
Abiding by its hallowed scriptures
Cherished gift
Priceless
Revered
Esteemed
© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005
