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Life was so simple and so beautiful, where did it go?

July In the Porch Swing In Kansas

July In the Porch Swing In Kansas
The wind came up first
and it was so sudden
everybody said where did that wind come from?

It sure was a refreshing south wind
but nobody thought nuch
until it got almost so dark
that mama went in and started supper.

We just had lunch grandma said
and then it started hailing
we never saw a hailstone that big
and they bounced
on top of the porch
like God had it in for us all again.

But we just kept swinging
and singing them Roy rogers songs,
and all at once the rain came.
cool and fresh and running down the driveway
to the gravel road and then the pond.

Everything smelled so good.

Bobby grabbed our fishing poles
cause he always knew
where the catfish would be.
and before sunset,
we had enough
catfish for tomorrows dinner.

Grandma cleaned 'em.
Mama cooked 'em.
We all et 'em.
That's whut family's all about.
   © ron wilson arbuthnot
aka veeBdosa the doylestown poet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Allison Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 5:10 PM
what amazing imagery:-) hugs jan xx
Smith Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 4:29 PM
A very picturesque day. Sure the catfish were delicious.
Jordan Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 3:29 PM
Yes, life was simple and beautiful and where it went is to your memories and your poems. Enjoyed this memory!
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