Once long ago I lay in bed recuperating –
Some sudden twinges in my hoisting hips -
That sunny afternoon when you were visiting
A family for lunch whose friendship tips
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Dear Linda, Exquisite writing. The final stanza is absolutely perfect. The entire piece is a joy to read. Wonderful work. Best, Hugh
Well-made...and so saddening. I think the last 4 lines of section one need re-sequencing to fit to the ABAB rhyme structure. Love, Gina.
Life does shake us up a little at times, letting us know that nothing is guaranteed. Wonderful story and rhyming. -chuck