Our Front Porch
Three single trees hang
One each between the posts that
hold up the front porch
roof. Each one off of an old
horse drawn wagon from years past
On the side of one
post is attached an old
dinner triangle
Used to call the family
and work hands in for a meal
At the base of one
post sits an old ten gallon
crock. That once held fresh
churned butter. Now it shows
off pink Peonies in bloom
Hit and miss engines,
four in all, and in working
order sit around
the porch. To be started once
in awhile just for fun
A salesman's sample
wringer washing machine sits
below a window
Just a conversation piece
when company comes to call
A hand cranked corn
sheller sits ready to work
An old basket waits
below to catch the kernels
Ouite a sight to see it shell
An old water pump
sits to one end of the porch
Sleek and simple
in its design. Many buckets
were filled with this quaint pump
A two person swing
sits in front of the living
room window. The soft
warm evenings are spent just
sitting, watching the sun set
Flanking the door
on either side, are two nail
kegs. Surprising you
with delicate daisies
ivy to brighten your day
Two decorative
lights. A mirror surrounded
by a horse collar
on the wall by the front door
Adds a touch of the old west
This is our front porch
A place to sit a spell. See
bits of history
Watch the desert sky at night
It welcomes you to our home
For those of you have seen my Bio pic. This is our front porch
Copyright © Paula Swanson | Year Posted 2010
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