Ring Out the Old?

There I sit so quietly limp and still
Till someone’s body does lie in me and fill

My arms are now a faded blue
And patchy at best 
Peeking through are my wore nimble armrests

My recliner action is since been broken 
But yet this chair is a favorite house token

So she moved me into a different space 
Covered the spots gave me a new face
 
Now my family fights to sit in me
And just think they’ve been contemplating discarding this old flea

They have made some visits to the furniture store 
But every chair they try has them looking at me more
 
Perhaps they should just hold on to this old gem 
And periodically give me new fabric with a hem
 
Funny thing are these household comforts they keep
They have become so cozy 
And in my arms they forget my misgivings and fall asleep
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Devonshire Avatar
March 1, 2009 at 9:53 AM
How wonderful that the chair's value is restored in this wonderful poem, Laura. I never would have thought poems about chairs could provide such insight. Love, Carolyn P.S., don't discard the "old flea." It's too inspirational!
La France Avatar
February 22, 2009 at 7:13 AM
Wonderful chair tale, good luck in the contest, that will be a hard one to judge I am sure, myself, I would keep the old chair, a real gem... Spirit and Soul, Constance
Farmer Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 3:20 PM
Great personification Laura. A wonderful look at how a simple old chair can play such a strong role in our lives Jem
Richards Avatar
February 19, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Yep...those old recliners are hard for some people to let go.....reminds me of that sit-com "Fraiser"...the old man's chair, patched up with duck tape!! Great entry to the contest, Laura! Good luck! ~ Carrie
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February 19, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Smile~I loved the way that you chose to let this old friend of yours to speak for themselves my dear. Poetic friend! Hello gifted Laura Mckenzie! I hope that you are doing wnderfully well today dear lady!!? I found a pleasant bit of humor within this write here, filled with a lot of truth of certain things which are hard to part with!!? "Excellent Write!!!" Much Warmth & Blessings To You & Your Loves, John!":)
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