The Ramp
Front porch is background
for a front lawn choking
with ragweed
clusters of dandelions join
peeled paint, passing
as landscape
wheelchair ramp at an extreme
angle, points to an open
doorway.
Iraq War arms take
two smoking tries to roll
up the incline, sometimes three
painful tumbles
provide a deserved smack.
Remembers
the way it was, wife
and kids, picnics, driving around
lots of laughter. Now it's
useless legs, lots of booze.
Harry's probably ten,
Joan's arms miles away
storm clouds
the only activity around.
© Richard L. Provencher
Website: www.wsprog.com/rp/
Comments
whiskey | July 13, 2009 - 12:05
Good one, Richard, a really powerful piece.
sarah wilson | July 13, 2009 - 18:20
Powerful in its simplicity. Very good Richard. sarah
Richard L. Prov... | July 13, 2009 - 21:34
Thank you, Whiskey and Sarah. I am glad Canada is the best ally the US has, and trading partner. Did you also know we are the number one supplier of oil and gas to the US. Not Saudi Arabia. My experience with Americans is great and I thank the Lord they are our allies. It's a shame how often the USA is maligned. Just like our Prime Minister Harper. He tries so hard and the opposition parties try everything they can to demean him. All the best, from Richard LP