Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

A Screened-In Porch

There’s nothing like a screened-in porch
To help me to relax.
It brings to me a comfort
My apartment surely lacks.

The birdsong and the swishing leaves,
The swaying of the trees,
Combined with the caresses
Of the gentle summer breeze

All add up to such a fine retreat
That, on this lovely day,
Every stressor in my life is somehow 
Swatted clean away.

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Marikate Kingston November 3, 2024 at 5:02 PM They keep those darn mosquitos out, as your last line reads. My aunt used to have a screened porch in the country and if you sat quietly in her rocking chair long enough, you would see deer. Now, I have often seen deer but watching them in a meadow from a screened in porch around 5:00 pm becomes more serene to me. What a tranquil poem. I enjoyed it so.

Hilda Greenhough August 15, 2024 at 1:43 PM This poem ended on the right note. You don't have to swat if your porch is enclosed. Enjoy with a cup of tea

Gershon Wolf August 14, 2024 at 6:51 PM Just keep those gentle breezes blowing, as well. Lovely! ~ Gershon

Jerry Brotherton August 14, 2024 at 6:28 PM A lovely poem, Ilene. I couldn't agree more. Right now, the sound of cicadas and tree frogs disturb the silence. But I'll take it. Enjoy the evening on your screened in porch my friend.