Simple Sijo from the Porch

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Open Poetry #19

Simple Sijo from the Porch

Professor Gloom
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of Depression

0 posted 2002-02-28 09:13 AM

On the porch of creaking boards,
~ the rocker sways in rhythm

Children run playing child games,
~ he’s humming an old man’s hymn

Girl of six sitting on steps,
~ joins his song in off key sing

Gloom

Cpat Hair

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since 2001-06-05

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1 posted 2002-02-28 09:21 AM

like this...conjours images of places I have been...people I have known....

Professor Gloom
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2 posted 2002-02-28 09:38 AM

Thank you, Cpat Hair,

glad you enjoyed the images.

Gloom

[This message has been edited by Professor Gloom (02-28-2002 11:10 AM).]

Zinsser
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since 2001-02-27

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3 posted 2002-02-28 04:13 PM

feels like a safe, happy place to be....
I like this

Martie

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4 posted 2002-02-28 04:21 PM

Delightful!

strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

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5 posted 2002-02-28 06:33 PM

I like this, I felt like I was in the woods, mountains in background, and this was a cabin of sorts, I could see the children shoeless and that rocking chair. very nice. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

6 posted 2002-02-28 08:55 PM

I hear the pine needles sighing...

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

7 posted 2002-02-28 10:44 PM

(smiles) Awwwwwwww, this is soooooo beautifully soothing, sweet friend, this poem reminds me of every summer when I go into the country to visit my grandparents and how I imagine what they think of me as I watch them rock on the swing as they watch the cardinals eating from the birdfeeders! (big hugggssssss) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is wonderful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Aszard, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

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8 posted 2002-02-28 11:30 PM

PG,
That could've been my grandpa! Great memory. Thanks.

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