SITTING ON THE FRONT PORCH IN THE EVENING SHADE

Summersounds68

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. 

  • Author: Summersounds68 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 16th, 2016 00:19
  • Comment from author about the poem: Music draws people together.
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  • BRIAN & ANGELA

    PERFECTION ~ of structure and subject. Proper houses (in the South) have porches and a rockin' chair ! Strummin' an' humming' "Swanee River" or some old Country Song we all know so we can join in an' stop a while to enjoy. Always a doggy an' "Ole Shep" was one oft he first Country Songs Elvis ever sang as a boy ! You have evoked memories and tugged at my guitar strings ! Sounds of the South ~ melodies of Paradise ! Great photo and a great song ~ I didn't recite it I sang it ~ beautiful ! Yours BRIAN

    • Summersounds68

      Brian, your response to my poem is so refreshing and is beautifully written. I dedicated this poem to my husband Bob who on occasion sits on the front porch singing and strumming on his guitar. Thank you for your encouragement.
      ~ Sonia

    • Tony36

      Awesome, Awesome, Awesome

      • Summersounds68

        Tony, thank you for your awesome reply.
        ~ Sonia

        • Tony36

          Welcome



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