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Sunday Scene

The tugboats in the river chug
While motorboats bounce by.
The dogs on leashes sniff the ground
And pigeons peck or fly.

The children with their helmets on
Give training wheels a whirl
While grown-ups check their phones
Or let their newspapers unfurl.

A gentle breeze allows the flags
To flutter, flap and dance
As shirtless men soak up the sun
And no one looks askance.

I sit here on a bench, relaxed,
Content to be outside
To jot these thoughts in comfort
Since I’ve all this time to bide.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 9/18/2017 5:29:00 PM
Dear Ilene I love the way you captured the poetic picture of your surroundings on a Sunday. You write so well, chuck
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Date: 9/18/2017 12:43:00 AM
Love your poetry, dear. This is such a beautiful scene. I see it in my mind's eye so clearly. That's due to your great poetry. Hugs
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Date: 9/17/2017 5:06:00 PM
You have such wonderful observation and a great way with words Ilene and turn what you see into such lovely poems:-) hugs jan xx
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