Near the weeping willow by the pond
a weathered park bench stood
with an open invitation to everyone
"sit here if you would"
Many persons have sat here
on this bench through the years
some very cheerful and happy
others filled with grief and tears
If only the bench had a voice
what great stories it could tell
it could tell of children playing in the park
an of the elderly that didn't do so well
The old would sit and rest a while
or maybe with their friends just talk
maybe just enjoy the soft breeze
or be amazed at a flying hawk
Children would chase each other
or maybe throw or kick a ball
teens might just hold hands
or in deep love they might fall
The old bench has a lot of memories
something occurs near here most every day
people walking past on their way to work
others stopping to kiss, picnic, or play
Many years have gone by
since the old bench was set in this place
several new births have happened
many old folks have died with grace
Sun shine warms the bench during the day
the moon glows over it at night
but the most beautiful site you might see
is when the stars shine over it really bright
I'll always remember this park bench
while sitting under the willow i'm fond
many joyous occasions repeat themselves
while making memories of love by the pond
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.Ros
