Omar

he defined grandpa as
OshKosh overalls and cowboy boots
topped with a cap from the local Co-Op
and aftershave of Prince Albert

he defined grandpa as
a stoic face gazing out the picture window
interrupted at times by an ornery smile
and smoke-choked laughter

he defined grandpa as
tending after peach trees and
horses and cattle all the while knowing
care reaps the best rewards
and showing his grandchildren
lessons through experience so as
they'd never touch an electric fence

he defined grandpa as
being there an expression of love
and that words aren't always needed
for his actions said it all

he defined grandpa as
giving it your all is a way of life
that doing what you can for others should be second nature
and that you should always take some time to fish

he defined grandpa as
you can always do more than one thing at a time
such as rolling a cigarette while chasing coyotes
through a rougher than rough field in his greyhound packed truck
and that a steady diet of fried eggs, sweet tea,
and Betty Lou's hot rolls can get you almost to ninety

he defined grandpa as
sweat can pay your debts
dirt can cleanse your soul
that you take the road your given
and to hold on until you have to let go