In the Land of Old Pajamas

When a ladder leaps like a lady bug
and the patterns turn away
Where the coffee needs an electric plug
now on any given day
Will the sun outlast it’s father
as the field comes round the bend
Till the winds forget to bother
and the season calls an end

Collected like a postage stamp
that's far too sharp to lick
Or a Sunday at a summer camp
just pulling off a tick
Found along some checkered highway
in a bag thrown in the air
Can you count the lonely buttons
that are tangled in your hair 

Now I feel the lamp light burning
as the banjos start to wail
When the stars at night are churning
and a comet cuts its tail
Will you stand beside me waiting
for the promises I keep
In the land of old pajamas
that shall find us in our sleep
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Chircop Avatar
June 1, 2021 at 2:29 AM
Iove the land of old pajamas..Must be filled with recalled memories and dreams.What a fun poem to read .Thanyou.
Borke Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 7:25 PM
What am I missing? I’d appreciate explanations
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 9:11 AM
I enjoyed this whimsical piece Chris, and it is so nice to see you back. I’ve been gone about nine months myself. Poetry is good for the soul. Blessings my friend. xxoo
Kamoonpuri Avatar
May 19, 2021 at 3:35 AM
Woah wow what a scintillating lovely poem, with cool play on words and fantastic flow and rhyming, some lines have pun and make us giggle. Kudos!! -------------->>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<< Plz do read and comment my newest poem too.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 11:43 AM
Hello Chris, oh how i like this poem. In the land of pajamas. Joy , Love, Peace Darlene
There Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 11:38 AM
A fun read, my friend, and though I am a bit lost as to its meaning, I find it intriguing and inviting. For sure, I'll meet you there in the land of old pajamas ; )
Bauer Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 8:23 AM
this wonderful poem reminds me of some of bob dylan's lyrics, and i mean that as a huge compliment, chris. i also read it a few times and enjoyed rolling along with the flow...
Green Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 9:11 AM
Thank you so much Ilene. I just popped this one out yesterday and thought I would post it on here and see if anyone enjoyed it. Thanks so much for the wonderful compliment.
Turner Avatar
May 11, 2021 at 5:38 PM
I have to admit Chris, I had to read it twice. It is above all else, entertaining. I found myself smiling at the end and I am still not sure why. lol Great to read your marvelous poetry again. i hope all is well with you.
Green Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 9:10 AM
Hey, don't feel bad Daniel, I'm not sure why either. : ) Thanks my friend.
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2021 at 3:40 PM
i dont wear pjs lol but did enjoy your poem Chris , lovely to see you back on soup:-) hugs jan xx
Green Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 9:09 AM
Thanks so much Jan
Woodrow Avatar
May 11, 2021 at 3:16 PM
the land of old pjs!!! lol. great to read your dreamy writes again Chris. I have to say I have never heard a banjo wail cos they always sound so chipper to me but the day I do, well, I shall crank up the air conditioning and don those old pjs, then send my hefty electric bill to my kids .. enjoyed your poem and its topsy turvy imagery :)
Green Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 9:09 AM
Thanks so much Susan. You should hear them wail when the accordion starts burping...now that's a sound. : ) I'm glad you had fun reading this mess.
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