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 All Rights Reserved 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. Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |
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