The geezer never has been much of a fan of poetry, and a few
attempts to write in that format have ended in dismal failure. Over the past
year of so, however, I've been delighted almost daily by the creations of Marc
Leavitt, who posts his work at www.marcleavitt.blogspot.com
Marc occasionally puts together a lengthy work. I enjoy
those, but prefer his briefer offerings. He has a gift for conveying a big
message in a little poem.
My beautiful wife Sandy has been away for several weeks
visiting friends and relatives in Wisconsin .
These trips have been an annual event for a long time. Lake Michigan waters
permitting, she'll be back in our Michigan
home in two days, just in time to celebrate our 53rd wedding anniversary.
Inspired by Mr. Leavitt and the impending occasion and
despite my numerous previous failures, I've decided to go for it. I hereby
publish my first (and perhaps only) poem:
Your trip
was barely under way
When life
here ceased to be OK
How many times must I learn
When you
are gone
I soon
yearn for your return
7 comments:
He's a poet, and don't know it. Sorry, couldn't resist. Poetry is not my strong suit either.
Well, Dianne, that's better than Aargh! LOL
Hi Dick:
Without stooping to platitude,
I want to voice my gratitude!
It was very kind of you to mention me in your post. Many, many thanks!
(and keep on writing poetry!)
Enjoy the day!
Marc
I love this! Your beautiful wife, Sandy will absolutely swoon. I agree with Dianne's comment.
Thank you! I have never had a poem written to me. It is one of the nicest things you have done!
Love, Little Bug
Great poem Dick! That will look great on your marital resume. If it were me I would seal the deal and get her a Green Bay Packer Cheese Hat on your all's anniversary!!
Thoughtful suggestion, Alan, but I think any cheesy headgear gift would lead to a quickie divorce.
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