At the Grounds For Sculpture

An afternoon excursion
Filled with friends and food and art
Takes an ordinary Thursday
And just blows it off the chart.

Just a stroll throughout the gardens,
So impeccably maintained,
Proves that Nature has the power
To keep callers entertained.

Add some monumental sculptures
And a classy, tasty meal,
Then you’ve hit on the equation
For a day that’s quite ideal.

Circumstances rarely happen
(If they do we have to splurge)
When good health and lovely weather
And friends’ schedules converge.

So today, I’m feeling grateful
For a few delightful hours
With some loved ones, food and sunshine,
Gorgeous trees and art and flowers.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 6/20/2012 2:45:00 PM
I really like your poetry. You seem to get more out of everyday occurrences than some other people. I like listening to the perspectives of people like you <3
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Date: 6/9/2012 8:30:00 AM
Gosh Ilene, you have such a beautiful style of writing. The meter makes one line flow into the other like the words were always meant to be on your page - like they've belonged there all the time. This is aside from the messages to deliver which always hit the mark for me. love, Kathy
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Date: 6/8/2012 7:59:00 AM
A beautiful day full of sunshine and good cheer. I am so happy to be able to read your poetry this morning Ilene. I wish you a weekend of sunshine and joy and hope you continue to find the inspiration to continue your writing. Will be back reading come Monday I hope. Love, Carol
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