Sandra Haight Poet Pantoum

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Abandoned Swing

Oh, empty swing, beneath our maple tree- 
for many years now, withered and distressed;  
as summer breezes make you sway, I see- 
remember times when you were truly blessed.

For many years now, withered and distressed-
abandoned by two generations past;
remember times when you were truly blessed
by first our children- then, grandchildren last. 

Abandoned by two generations past-
with many years unused between the two-
by first our children- then, grandchildren last-
recall them swinging when I look at you.

With many years unused between the two,
as summer breezes make you sway, I see-
recall them swinging when I look at you;
oh, empty swing, beneath our maple tree.


June 18, 2020

Contest: Feelings of Nostalgia
Sponsor: Eve Roper
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Jan Allison July 27, 2020 at 5:24 PM aww such feelings of nostalgia Sandra, a charming poem, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper July 19, 2020 at 11:59 AM Sandra, you placed me there looking out towards the old swing and watching the swing being used by the children. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

James Inman June 19, 2020 at 10:26 PM A beautiful Pantoum Sandra. When my sister bought an "old" new house about 5 years ago. I bought a bench swing to hang from her 150 year old oak tree. It seemed so appropriate.