Our Grandma and Grandpa

Our Grandma and Grandpa
Moved from Detroit to Coalinga
To lease a place on section 12
Where kids could roam and all could dwell

Memories of Grandpa with his tanned arms
And how all us grandkids he could charm
We’d camp and fish and listen to him talk
And Grandma would whistle and take us for a walk

She loved to explore the old dumping grounds
For there were old treasures and rocks to be found
Moonstones and diamonds and things grouped by kinds
Were some of her collections of favorite finds

Then to the hills to find good mushrooms
And see the California poppy blooms
But, best of all; on a dark, dark night
Was the coyotes and crickets singing with might

And, with a clear view of the distant town below
We’d look up at the magnificent star show
Some watermelon or home made ice-cream
Made a beautiful day and wonderful dreams