A Glider

On the back porch is a glider;
I can sit on it and glide.
It’s just perfect for relaxing
When I want to be outside.

Don’t confuse it with a rocker,
Though they both cause you to move,
Since a rocking chair takes effort,
Like it’s got something to prove

But the glider keeps on going
Once you’ve given it a start.
There are those, though, who still claim
That they can’t tell the two apart.

For to many, like my husband,
Neither one do they prefer.
When they sit down to relax,
They want no movement to occur.

That’s why stores that feature seating
Have assortments to provide
Chairs and couches that just sit there,
Plus the ones that rock and glide.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 4/24/2023 10:29:00 AM
I am with your husband on this "For to many, like my husband, Neither one do they prefer. When they sit down to relax, They want no movement to occur." - I get irritated when my husband begins to glide on MY glider that I was holding still.
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Date: 4/17/2023 3:37:00 PM
Always a pleasant read, Ilene. I'll stick with my old porch swing:)
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Date: 4/17/2023 3:14:00 PM
I used to do some gliding on the porch with my MaMa. Good times. I enjoy your poem, Ilene. Thanks for sharing! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Date: 4/17/2023 2:54:00 PM
I cant find a picture of a glider !!! I adored your poem Ilene but now you have sent me on a quest to find one ! Love the thought of movement without effort. Your poem is stunning. Cheers Wen
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Date: 4/17/2023 1:28:00 PM
I wonder, you still must push yourself on a rocker, a glider sounds marvelous! A perfectly cute rhyme, Ilene. Hugs
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