The Old Rockin’ Chair

The history of this chair goes back A hundred years and more But I’m so proud that it is mine For it’s a family heirloom I truly adore. “You will need to give it to someone Who will take good care of it, for sure, ” My ten year old granddaughter said A girl with a heart so sweet and pure. I know she is hoping she will be the one To have it when I am gone And perhaps it will be nestled In her home where it may belong. My grandmother bought this chair At an auction when my aunt was small My aunt died at ninety-four this year But before then she didn’t hesitate at all. She said when she had to change apartments She didn’t have enough room for the chair “Marilyn, I want you to have it now, ” I knew then how much she really cared. So I treasure this child’s old rockin’ chair I remember rocking in it for many years My heart warms when I look at it now Sometimes it evokes happy tears!