Things That Seem Tall

(A List Poem)

Top Shelves:
     in kitchen cabinets,
     linen closets,
     refrigerators,
     bookcases,
     and storage lockers.

Hooks;
     on garage pegboards,
     porch ceilings, 
     and in clothes closets.

Tree limbs:
     for hanging;
          bird-feeders,
          tire swings,
          and wind chimes.

The spot on the wall
     where pictures & paintings
          need to be hung.

Grandchildren,
     or almost anyone,
          who wants a hug.

If you’re like me--
top out at five-three—
everything – simply everything
seems too high up.

.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 1/16/2015 8:55:00 PM
this is absolutely delightful. I always wished I was a tall person. though I am slightly taller than you are. Sucks to not be a bit tall.haha.
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Date: 1/16/2015 4:52:00 PM
ha! i'm the same height and i know what you mean but i'm used to standing on chairs and stepstools. nice one, cona!
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Date: 1/16/2015 7:06:00 PM
Thank you, Ilene. Haven't touched base in a while. I trust you had a great Christmas, and are enjoying the new year. We are looking forward to a great year. Hope you have a great weekend.
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