Rising Early From My Bed, Close To Noon

A Tribute To Frank L. Stanton's - Lazy Chap


Rising Early From My Bed, Close To Noon



I lay about and often just wonder why
others do not rest in the by and by
Any lazy day finds me right in tune
This lazy day sings this month of June

Rising early from my bed, close to noon
stagger into the kitchen none too soon
Eat a full plate of eggs and fried bacon
so true, I am a lazy man never fakin'

Afternoon resting under my favorite tree
I never bother work, work never bothers me
About supper time I wander back inside
if I am late to eat, wife will tan my hide

The meal finished, I turn on big screen set
easy day flowed so well but not done yet
A few beers the wife faithfully brings me
sets my sails and fills my soul with glee

Late night news tells me its time for bed
to lay me down and rest this weary head
Another day will come about ever so soon
I best be ready for that early rise at noon!

Robert J. Lindley, 02 09-2015

note: Frank L. Stanton my favorite poet, a simple man that wrote 
beautiful and simple poetry. I have now started to write a few tributes 
to his great poetry. My friend Peter Duggan's poem inspired me to
pay homage to my favorite poet before I pass on. Thank you Peter!
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Gray Avatar
April 3, 2015 at 10:36 AM
Hey Robert> This just sounds idyllic to me, we all need to charge our batteries, once in a while and forget about rushing around. Enjoyed this piece tranquil piece very much. Power to your pen my friend.
Deschler Avatar
February 12, 2015 at 12:15 AM
Well, this sounds like heaven on earth to me. I love those slow moving, lazy days and I enjoyed your poem just as much. A wonderful piece, Robert!... I am not familiar with Frank L. Stanton, but I do like simple and beautiful poetry. I will have to look him up and give his work a read!
Lindley Avatar
February 12, 2015 at 7:51 AM
Thank you my friend. Any lazy day afishin' sho' beats any day aworkin'.. When too lazy to even fish, sleeping under a favorite shade tree will do. lol Frank L. Stanton wrote so many wonderful poems, this tribute is to the one title---Lazy Chap. Stanton was both highly and widely acclaimed back in his day. I hope you do get the time to read him...
Onclaud Avatar
February 11, 2015 at 6:00 PM
you uplift the spirit with this fine piece, Robert... great work!.. huggs
Lindley Avatar
February 11, 2015 at 7:57 PM
Thank you my friend. I had hoped to be uplifting with this piece. Stanton had that philosophy about poetry, that it should serve to inspire, uplift , teach and bring delight to all that read it..
Guzzi Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 7:24 PM
So nice to read your verse this evening. One must enjoy the small-BIG things in life yes?Light & Love
Lindley Avatar
February 11, 2015 at 7:49 PM
Yes.. Happiness is in the mind of the holder.. Simple pleasures sometimes are the greatest treasure...
Holmes Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 5:08 PM
I like your talent Robert...a delicious pleasure ! Peter
Lindley Avatar
February 11, 2015 at 7:48 PM
Thank you Peter. I have seen your work and found it to be unique and very good!
Sirak Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 7:44 AM
Wonderful tribute. I don't know Stanton's poetry but I will have to check it out.
Lindley Avatar
February 11, 2015 at 7:47 PM
Yes, I hope you do check out the art of that great poet. I've found his poetry remarkable and very, very inspiring myself.
A. Sharma Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 4:41 AM
Wonderful write Robert! I love being lazy,, its so freshening,, try it out my friend!
Lindley Avatar
February 11, 2015 at 7:45 PM
A lazy day resting or fishing sure beats a hard day working, eh?? I do try it out often now!
Laurie Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 1:02 AM
Golly gosh Robert... I feel embarrassed. You've been reading my mail. Not really, I like to be up and about, but your poem is a classic mate with a few telling lines that had me grinning. Thank you Robert - Lindsay
Lindley Avatar
February 11, 2015 at 7:44 PM
Thanks for commenting. We lazy folks got ta stick together, eh? lol
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