THE RAMP poem

Cherry

By Richard L. Provencher

Sun, 12 Jul 2009
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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/

Certificate U
Poem
POETRY - A Passage of Motion 2
Miscellaneous

Comments

Submitted by whiskey on
Good one, Richard, a really powerful piece.

Submitted by sarah wilson on
Powerful in its simplicity. Very good Richard. sarah

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
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
Richard L. Provencher