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DAY BY DAY poem
by Richard L. Provencher A gentleman of gray-haired disposition carefully folds his morning specs places the newspaper on lap, wipes a sweaty brow trailer canopy really handy when 32 C visits your porch. Flowerpots sprinkle his rental lot, Impatiens and Gladiolas colouring the view Muffins asleep at his feet, Ida staring from the sofa Alzheimer's taking root. From the next trailer children voice "Old MacDonald's Farm" verses changed, high-pitched laughter. A knowing smile warms his crinkled face, of canoeing memories, long walks with his wife, holding hands in the bathing warmth of evening sun, family grown older. A front lawn sign sums it up WELCOME, from Ida, John and Muffins. Richard L. Provencher 2007 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 |