Afterward

See Dick run, in the golden latterly years,
When past is gone, the future premieres.
Jane is a librarian, in the floral ruby days,
Sally is a teacher, in the tangerine phase.

Puff pursues orange butterflies in heaven,
And he and Spot frolic, in sunshine lemon.
Mother and Father reside in assisted living,
Where the blue jay to the moon is singing.

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Silent One

March 21, 2022 at 1:57 PM

Puff pursues orange butterflies in heaven...wonderful line..

Evelyn Judy Buehler

March 21, 2022 at 3:19 PM

Thank you so much, Silent One.

Sotto Poet

March 21, 2022 at 11:37 AM

Hi Evelyn, I enjoy reading this great poem. the creative style shed more enchantment on the poem. It's always fun to read about some new characters. Blessings dear friend.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

March 21, 2022 at 3:24 PM

Thank you very much, Sotto. I am so happy that you found the poem enchanting. Best of wishes, to you, my friend.

L Milton Hankins

March 20, 2022 at 7:17 PM

Evelyn, this is sooooo creative and enjoyable. Thanks for brightening my evening! I'm not sure you'll remember them, but I preceded Dick and Jane. I had Jim and Judy and their dog Spot.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

March 20, 2022 at 8:27 PM

I'm so glad to have brightened your evening, Milton. Thank you for your very nice remarks. I have fond memories of learning to read with Dick and Jane, and being delighted that I could. It would have also been fun to read about a character with my name, like the 'Judy' in your version of the reader. I have a copy of 'The New Fun With Dick and Jane,' which was given to me by my mother, who collected books. Evelyn :)

Debra L Brown

March 20, 2022 at 6:34 PM

Hello there, Evelyn, Wow! Did this bring back memories? In first grade, I read "Dick and Jane." Many years ago, thanks for the memory. Well written. Blessing Debra

Evelyn Judy Buehler

March 20, 2022 at 8:36 PM

Hello, Debra. You are very welcome. In first grade, I can remember sitting in a circle with the teacher, and us pupils taking turns reading Dick and Jane. Thank you so much. Hugs