Sunset on My Porch

I think that I am learning some things about style from a friend.

You'd like sunset on my porch,

Dean walks Bridgit past ...
Shelby is less than neighborly
But Dean & I share a wave.

Erin passes with Bubba and Mrs. Sanchez,
Shelby bristles and Mrs. Sanchez's little
Chihuahua feet step a bit more quickly.
But the people always wave.

The garter snakes occassionaly slide
Past, but no harm comes to them.
We suffer snakes well on our street

The birds make their bird noises.
And the sky simmers blaze orange and pink
While the ice cubes clink in my glass.

You'd like sunset on my porch.
 

Reviews

[Linda Stinson]

I know I love the pic you chose for this poem; I can see me sitting there every evening with my coffee or tea also, listening to the birds and waving at the neighbors. I love the sunrises and sunsets. It is my favorite parts of the day. I think it is cool how you named your passer byes with there dogs, giving this poem the homey touch. You can feel the comfort. Makes me want to get ready for bed now....lol

[Cherry Berry]

This is an intriguing poem. Well penned. I enjoyed reading it.
xox
Cherri

[Cherrie Palmer]

Whether your porch is out in the sticks or in a little neighborhood, life just seems simpler form
there. Nice job. Cherrie

[Nix]

Hey, I can't read this and not responde. It's brilliant, thank you for entering it into the picture comp. ~ nix

[SM Davis]

I like the sunset on your porch. Very neighborly. I can't say that I have that level of friendly intimacy with my neighbors. Wish I did. Really enjoyed this as I do all of your work.

[missysue]

This just gives me that feeling....the one where you're at that point of tired, but not overly. The point where winding down is enjoyed, relished. The feeling of bringing everything back in as it gets darker and darker, your hair and clothes smelling of outside air.

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Beautiful!

[Seriana]

Aweeee, after your description of the forest the other day, I had to take a look at this! I think I'd like sunset on your porch, too!! You make things sound so real. Well, they are, but you make them sound even more so. :)

[emmajoy]

Yes, I do believe I would!

This is a poem to be read aloud over and over, it conjurs up a mini movie, a sharing of a few minutes in someone's very happy, calm and contented life.

Love the idea of those people with their dogs.. you watching, exchanging waves.

Sweet write, thank you for sharing it

[Babbette Francis]

Classy write!!

I can imagine the smell of freshly bloomed roses riding the waves of a breeze. It's tranquil. Very nice!

[Kristina Moulaison]

I really like this. The personalities, the details, the sound of ice in your glass was great. The voice is very present. I like the set up too, with your book on the side table. Very charming, the picture and the poem.