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Just Stating the Obvious Poetry Contest
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Just Stating The Obvious Poetry Contest
Poetic Form: Rhyme
PLACE: Hereafter Harmony House (Assisted Living Facility)
Morning ushered chairs align the walls
blanketed legs with tabled meal trays
infirm progress neath Andy Warhol's.
A chambered room fills every which way
those ably walks passing out game cards
help checkers rounds, the game is in play.
Most play onward while others do naught
some just sit there, a few simply talk
while bingo goes on, helpers will spot.
A blank gaze onward, a blind man feels
his fingers balter a page of braille
while edged lips rise and a smile reveals.
Hue balls tumble, a number is said
it goes till one or more says BINGO
winners got gifts, games till lunch is spread.
TV is watched by the non-sleepers
wheelers part ways, escape to their rooms
prop up on beds made by housekeepers.
Incessant tapping, a hallway clears
an attentive dog nudge e'er so oft
side partner pleased, loyal all these years.
After their dinner and no caffeine
long distant talks with family ties
blissful hearts, sleepy-eyed and serene.
2021 May 09
*1st Place*
'ALL YOURS(May 21)'
~~Brian Strand: Judged 2021 May 21
*1st Place*
Just Stating The Obvious Poetry Contest
~~Brother Jacob: Judged 2021 May 18
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