THE RAMP poem
by Richard L. Provencher

The Ramp

Front porch is background
for a front lawn choking
with ragweed

clusters of dandelions join
peeled paint, passing
as landscape

wheelchair ramp at an extreme
angle, points to an open
doorway.

Afghan War arms take
two smoking tries to roll
up the incline, sometimes three

painful tumbles
provide a deserved smack.

Remembers
the way it was, wife
and kids, picnics, driving around

lots of laughter. Now it's
useless legs, lots of booze.

Harry's probably ten,
Joan's arms miles away
storm clouds

the only activity around.

2009 Richard L. Provencher
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Richard enjoys writing poems; many of which have been published in Print and Online. He and his wife, Esther are also co-authors of stories and a print novel. They are "born again" Christians and very busy in their church, Abundant Life Victory International, in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia.

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