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Sunday By the River

Today my bench is in the shade. It’s not too hot – I’ve got it made. I watch the ferry folk parade While lovely breezes blow. All sorts of sneakers are displayed As people strut and promenade, The chores that wait at home delayed To join the Sunday show. A long-ago decision made To live here in my mind has stayed As one from which I’ve never swayed – That’s one thing that I know.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/21/2021 9:45:00 PM

I really liked this "All sorts of sneakers are displayed As people strut and promenade," I mean LOVED it Ilene.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 9/21/2021 4:34:00 PM

Enjoyed this poem and its rhyme scheme. May try it myself. / Maurice

Trevor Mcleod

Date: 9/14/2021 5:20:00 AM

Hi Ilene. Nice poem. I see the last line of each stanza rhymes. What type of poem is that? I know if every line rhymes it's called a monorhyme. Trevor

Ilene Bauer
Date: 9/14/2021 9:16:00 AM

Hey Trevor! I don’t know if there is a name for it, but it follows a specific pattern (rhyme scheme) which is a fun challenge to write…

Hannah Borke

Date: 9/13/2021 1:08:00 PM

Your bench/riverside poems tend to be special. The quality of lots of items have declined, like furniture and home appliances. But diapers and sneakers keep improving.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/12/2021 5:33:00 PM

A very, very special feeling created here, by a very, very special poet -- making a very, very worthwhile pledge. Love it, ilene