The name Dallas
Hangs proudly under my verandah
The name of our old family house
There’s only us cousins, who are left
We’re unsure as to where Dallas first came from
We do know that Dallas
Was uncle John’s middle name
But where did the name originate
It’s a family mystery to us now
There’s no other mention, anywhere in our family history
And the name has not been used again
The name Dallas, shall now remain
Hanging under my verandah
As a silent memorial to uncle John
Ivor Steven (c) 2019
Published by
ivor20
G'day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer.
I've been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I've been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems.
View all posts by ivor20
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
This makes me think about families and how our shared stories hold us together.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes Ali, thd mystery of the name Dallas is a great talking point among all us cousins, we love our family history and the associated stories. My cousins in loved my stories about their Australian uncles and Aunty’s, 😂😊🤗
LikeLiked by 2 people
Some things just remain a mystery despite all our efforts otherwise. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think you’re right Sue…. I should’ve asked grandpop when he was alive…. xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
We’ve all been there. I cannot believe how ignorant I am of my father’s life. I know certain things but so much is missing and I am full of regrets that I didn’t ask!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes I know the feeling, I just too much for granted… xxx
LikeLike
Dallas is a great name to have in your family. It’s such a beautiful city, too. I’ve seen the city often in movies but haven’t been there yet. I especially want to check out Gilley’s! But, as a Philadelphia Eagles fan, I cannot support their (Boo! Hiss!) football team. ^_~ ♥.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s such a n usual for an Australian, especially a fourth generation one, but I do like the name
LikeLiked by 1 person
It would be fun to make up a story about how it came to be even if you never do find out. ♥.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes I could let my imagination run free 😊😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes! =) ♥.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love that wall Ivor. And I love a little family mystery and intrigue!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, that’s a lot of love Colleen ❤️🤗
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is so important to keep those family history connections alive.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, and now my family is even better and bigger, since I’ve met my Philadelphia cousins 😊😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Time to start writing your memoirs!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ll let my poems be my memoirs, that’ll do me, 😁👍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such a lovely memorial to Uncle John.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Kelvin, I do like my family memorabilia being on display under the verandah……
LikeLike
some things we never may know, but we honor them for having been, a wonderful mystery
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Beth, It’ll be a good talking at the family gatherings…..
LikeLiked by 1 person