The White Picket Fence

I place a blanket on the grass

and apply sunscreen to his back.

A picnic basket sits between us.

“Nice day,” He says.

I nod.

He takes out a sandwich and

doesn’t offer me any.

“I made these myself. It has extra cheese,

just the way I like it!” He interjects.

I fake laugh.

 

He continues to eat and ignore me

as my eyes wonder to a couple nearby.  

I see a husband, a wife, and two kids.

Twins!

One girl,

One boy.  

The only thing missing,

a white picket fence. 

Reviews

[SEO]

Such a cool way to show the lacking the speaker feels in their relationship by contrasting it with the picturesque perfect family. "He takes out a sandwich and doesn't offer me any." Is such a good line.

[Edward Lancheister]

"The only thing missing, a white picket fence. "

i like these words, missing the simple thing but gain whole lot of things

simple words but give an inspiration. thank you for share