Summersounds68

SITTING ON THE FRONT PORCH IN THE EVENING SHADE

Sitting on the front porch in the evening shade, 

strumming on a flattop guitar that was made 

to play along with a country song

about a sad heart who was done wrong. 

 

Old Shep beats his tail to the tune, 

enjoying the breeze and the croon 

of the melodic voice which fills the air, 

encouraging the birds to sing with flair.

 

Friendly neighbors stop by to listen with glee 

to the one-man show which is free, 

there isn\'t anything he can\'t play, 

taking all requests on any day. 

 

Favorites are heard and the group is a part 

of the dusk-like entertainment considered art, 

joining together with voices raised  high, 

taking a walk down memory lane with a sigh. 

 

Sitting on the front porch in the evening shade 

is a summertime thought that will not fade, 

singing along with the guitar, 

making sounds in unison near and far.