As sun's pure rays dapple the ground
and summer's leaves create sunshade,
laughter from within floats upon gentle breeze
as champagne and iced tea in glasses cascade.
All gathered in friendship, maybe lunch on the lawn
but for now quite content beneath verandah's retreat ,
mixing and mingling, children playing
with hushed conversations, most discreet.
From the outside as I listen, I yearn to be a part
of this group with their sounds of love and affection,
a place of belonging where all seek to share
for here in this house there is no rejection.
Scents of perfume and flowered bouquets
waft to my senses as I listen with awe
my mind paints a picture of these scenes within
of men in striped suits, ladies in hats of straw.
I see them finally sashay out onto the lawns
walking arm in arm in peaceful parade,
this spectacle looms so clear in my mind
as champagne and iced tea in glasses cascade.
Author notes
Picture credit Gresham and Mrs. Higgins (my pic, her home!)
In a list
A contest entry
- A lil' two dayer - kinda quickie by thejollytinker.
1400 points, ended November 8, 2008, 8 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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How lovely! You sure painted a vivid and refreshing picture! Just a wonderful write hun!
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Gorgeous!! This is perfect, I could see this whole story playing out in this little house, left me to wonder where these people were from. Best to you in the contest
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Wow ! !
What truly excellent imagery you have created here
I could picture it very clearly in my mind 
Very well penned indeed and I reckon this one's a winner 
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You silenced me here. Couldn't see the words behind the painting you created. But, I'll look again... Thanks so much, I don't often use this word- beautiful!
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Brilliant
I felt a part of this scene you have set
Brought it to life
Best wishes and good luck
Julie
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Excellent
Such a fantastic write. Paints the image so well. Best of luck in the contest.
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Gay
another masterpice and an image created that makes the reader wish to jump into the scene. Always a pleasure my friend
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