John Lawless Poet Free verse

Bench Warrant

it’s colder now
much colder
ice clings to a welcome
few accept
the old couple
is absent
as are their family
of squirrels
a chilled sun peeks
through spindly branches
mocked by icy chimes
a distant church bell weeps
its tone muffled by the snow
it’s colder now
more from emptiness
than frost


John G. Lawless
©11/16/2018

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Andrea Dietrich December 2, 2018 at 5:39 PM I enjoyed your take on the contest as well. Such a clever title!

Darlene De Beaulieu November 30, 2018 at 6:29 PM Hello John, no one sits on a park bench in the winter.The is cold and covered with snow. The squirrels are out always looking for food in the winter season. Have a nice evening my friend.