Still they lie side by side
Waiting for their winter storage
Many wonderful times have been had
Early morning tea contemplating the day ahead
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I am reading this poem again for the fourth or fifth time and struck by something new- again. That sense of lounging in the sun, as the title of the poem establishes, instead of being filled with the warmth of the sun- the perturbing irony of it becoming a poem about loneliness. I imagine each time I read this poem anew I will notice something else!
Nights watching the dancing flames/Now lonely and deserted, dreams perished....These two lines are my favorite lines! This is indeed a sweet poem! I predict this fabulous poem will find its readers in due course! Excellent work Jennifer!
Life is full and peaceful until taken away. A poem that shows us the universal equation. I liked the depth in this poem dear Jennifer. Many thanks for your kind words.
Heartfelt story told in eloquent finesse. A beautiful rendition of words to utmost justice. Thanks for sharing, Jennifer. Remain enriched.
Such a sad sad image evoked by your poem. Very very well written.10+ I agree with the previous commenter, your poem invites the reader to read again and again.
I'm always struck by the loneliness when I read this, now for the second or third time.
Dear Julia I want to thank you for taking the time to read my poems, I appreciate your insightful comments. Take care, Jenny.
poetic, artistic and subtle potrayal of deep laid emotions..TOUCHING...nice read Jennifer.
SAD touching story @ such a young age hope u were only two friends now with souls engaged read my MOMS SMLES again
A very touching write. Beautiful memories have been vividly depicted that touched the.core of the heart.
An elegant piece of poetry embellished with wonderful mosaics....sweet expression! Loved reading it...10
A memorable poem about the life and its afterglows, Thanks poet for a great poem
Beautifully written sentiments, with melancholy touch! .. Congratulations on poem of the day! .. Thank you ever so much for sharing! .. Ever so very many 10S! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! +++++
A very special poem.... Thanks for sharing and congrats for being chosen PoD
Happy to see you s poem of the day, a new poet growing by the day with a great talent that needs to be shared with the world, please never stop writing Jennifer
'Many wonderful times have been had Early morning tea contemplating the day ahead'...is so beautiful. Loved it. Congrats.
Nights watching the dancing flames Now lonely and deserted, dreams perished Never to lay together again.This is irony of our dreams Misery of oyr lives Nicely crafted poem.Congratulations for being selected as poem of the day.I loved it.
Nights watching the dancing flames Now lonely and deserted, dreams perished Never to lay together again beautiful wrote beautiful 10++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++