This Poem was Submitted By: John C Ireland On Date: 2001-07-31 19:05:58 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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POP'S BILLFOLD

Frozen in time      the 1920's Drastic life changes      the 1920's Michigan coeds      the 1920's Both had dads named John      the 1920's Both had well traveled moms      the 1920's She had teacher's dreams      the 1920's He had lawyer's visions      the 1920's 3 of their 4 parents died      the 1920's Within 5 shocking weeks      the 1920's Faded photographs discovered      this 2001  For my grandparents:       Harold Jack Coyne Ireland      November 27, 1899-March 12, 1991      Merney Agatha Eberle Ireland      March 9, 1901-June 16, 1952      Lest Ye Forget... 

Copyright © July 2001 John C Ireland

Additional Notes:
Twist of fate: As a child, my grandfather, Pop, related that my mom and dad would never last apart for long if my mom died first- like his mom and dad. 8 years after Pop's death, my mom and dad died within 5 weeks. I call it Pop's prophecy... In memory of: Jack Coyne Ireland-September 24-1928-October 23, 1998 Barbara Jean Williams Ireland December 20, 1936-September 17, 1998 A Chicago cop and his angel of mercy R.N.---established in 1957...


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