Gerontius is called the Old
In the stories that are rife.
The oldest hobbit ever, so we are told.
He Took the hand of Adamanta his wife
Under the summer sun
And sired twelve bairns during his life.
Isengrim made one,
But was also numbered three.
Hildigard died young.
Isumbras made three,
His Thainship was not deprived.
Hildgrim broadened the family tree.
Isembold made five,
And ensured his own succession.
Hildifons took an adventurous dive.
Isembard made seven,
Another in this line.
Hildibrand was far from a bevan.
Belladonna made nine,
Her son made quite the impression.
Donnamira was sweeter than wine.
Mirabella made eleven,
Who mothered many of her own.
Isengar saw the sea, they reckon.
