Old Dogs and Children and Watermelon Wine

For Pauline.

You played me your favourite song,

You said it spoke what's in your heart.

You held my hand and sang along,

And bade me listen to the part

About the simple things you loved

The only things worth your time

Old dogs, and children

And watermelon wine.

I remembered how you'd loved me

Ever since I was a child

How our games were ever carefree

And your temper ever mild. 

And the simple things you loved

The only things worth our time.

Old dogs, and children,

And watermelon wine.

As we sang I saw your tears,

And the grieving in your heart

As we spoke of loss and fears

You bade me listen to the part

About the simple things you loved

The only things worth your time

Old dogs, and children

And watermelon wine.

I have loved you all my life,

But I never really knew you

I had no idea of all the strife,

That you have lived through.

The simple things kept in your heart,

Now they'll always be in mine.

Old dogs, and children,

And watermelon wine.

Reviews

[Beccy]

One of your reviewers mentioned this seemed to falter a little in musicality.

I disagree, it has a flow and rhythm that I think makes these lines as much song lyrics as a poem.

The repetition at the end of each verse works perfectly and 'old dogs, and children and watermelon wine,' go quite beautifully together.

Much enjoyed this.

Beccy.

[Gee]

Had to read this when I saw the title,very glad I did.A most enjoyable read

[Robert Parlange]

Very good. I like the repeating lines, they pull the poem forward. The ending stanzas bring a satisfying conclusion.

Keep writing.

[Alias]

Thanks :) I appreciate the review!

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem.
"Old dogs, and children,
And watermelon wine."
I like the wisdom shared in the poetry. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote