It's Time We Drank on Roofs

A summer Sonnet and Shandy

What with the sun squinting your eyes for you,

But not in an unpardonable way.

It’s bright and constant, that much is true.

And thin hickory casts only a moments stay,

From rays coming in on an awkward slant,

While you diagonally rest on shingles, hot.

But it’s pretty and yellow, so you cannot,

Be peeved if It keeps keeping your lids shut.  

 

And also with the wind brushing your hair,

You must forgive it on such a nice day.
A drink and a view, and hardly a care

Could push strongly enough to pull you away.

 

So if you have a roof I suggest you use it,

And if you have a drink you shouldn’t refuse it.

Reviews

[Tom]

I like your thinking here !

A feel good poem if ever I read one !

[Epipsychologist]

Thanks Tom, there's something to a lighthearted drink and sonnet.

[Marina]

i enjoyed this! i like the idea of accepting nature, and the imagery you create, especially in the first stanza, works really well!

[Epipsychologist]

Every season can be paired with a drink, or a few drinks when it gets colder.

[Tate Morgan]

Well now here is a thought I can relate to . For there is the american dream .

[Epipsychologist]

Thanks Tate, sorry it took a couple months to respond. I took a long walk, and forgot to check back in. Now it's time for fireside scotch, anyways.