A Lonely Place

The reflections of early summer sun,
Glistens again on my windows this year,
They blend invisibly ready for fun,
Laughter of children is all that I hear. 

The heat is drying my old wooden walls
As for the first time my door creaks open.
Frustrated the squeals, they can't find their balls
Like me ignored, quite simply forgotten.

Summer's fun just thrown inside at Fall's dawn.
Just left like me, through rain and winter's snow.
I'm left alone at the end of the lawn
To watch as endless seasons come and go.

A touch of creosote keeps my wood fed,
Sat at the garden's end just the old shed. 




Written 30 May 2008
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
August 18, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Excellent Sonnet Jem. Thank you for sharing it with us today. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
August 18, 2009 at 8:10 AM
Such a lovely, yet melancholy feel to this one! Nicely done! ~ Carrie
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