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The Barber's Chair

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2001-05-09 11:30 PM

Barber's chair, with faded leather,
Cast aside, sits in all weather,
Out behind its owner's shop.
One leg bent and arms a-lop.
Then I recall when it was new
And when the barber's shop was too.
Sometime, every male in town,
Budding boy; man of renown,
Sat within it's warm embraces,
Watched the barber through his paces.
Told their secrets. Asked advice.
Came out looking trim and nice.
So I've asked and just been granted
Leave to take it and I've panted,
As I dragged it to our barn.
Plied my needle, seat to darn
And now my children's dreams compete,
To use this chair thought obsolete!

Betty Lou Hebert

Published in Oatmeal and Poetry, 1995

[This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 05-09-2001).]

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2001-05-10 01:08 AM

This is cute. So many things need to be renovated and put to a new use. Joyce

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

2 posted 2001-05-10 10:41 AM

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Recycling is in the hands of those with imagination.
Melton

~DreamChild~
Senior Member

since 2001-04-23

Posts 544
in your dreams

3 posted 2001-05-10 02:38 PM

another great write, just as i expected from your wonderful repetoire of great poetry. thankx again!

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