Keep off the

Where is that grass,

the greener stuff I’ve heard mentioned,

when advice is offered that does no good?

Oh, somewhere on the other side of the fence,

what fence, I don’t see it?

 

All I see is barren land,

beiges and browns, a sepia landscape

void of anything, a field of empty

No green and no fences

as far as my eye can see

 

You make it sound like a wonderland

where happiness waits

and sadness has been banned for life

I assume you have seen it,

so where is it…this greener grass?

 

I have to look inside of my heart you say…

that’s where I have been looking?

Reviews

[Chris Micha]

I can't find it either, Will. It would be nice to.

You portrayed this so well, sir! :)

[willweb]

Thank you so much Christian.

[s y e]

// All I see is barren land,
beiges and browns, a sepia landscape
void of anything, a field of empty //

Damn... Your words are powerful and the imagery is so very vivid. This poem is so powerful and the message that comes across is going to be relatable. Loved the ending.

[willweb]

Thank you so much Noodlehead for your comments today. I am glad you liked this poem.

[Alani]

Oh the grass aint greener on the other side... change definitely comes from within.
I am learning that of late.

[willweb]

That makes two of us. Thank you so much Alani for your comments today.

[Theona]

I agree, change definitely comes from within. Thanks.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

You always come up with the best images...

"All I see is barren land,
beiges and browns, a sepia landscape
void of anything, a field of empty"

even in the suggested blandness this is an amazing image, love it... that greener grass always talked about ... well when you find it let me know where to look, because my compass is broken and I have been wondering in those fields of empty too long. Another awesome write, Will. Well done, friend.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Kalypso. You will be the first to know if ever find it. I am excited you liked this one. Your nice words to me make me smile.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

Ah well good, I am always delighted to provoke a smile. :D

[Moonie]

Thats pretty original. It couldn't have ended in a better way.:)

[willweb]

Thank you so very much for your nice words about my poem. I am so happy you liked it.

[Rita L. Sev]

Sometimes we are already standing on the greener grass, and we just don't look down to see it. Really good write here, Will.

[willweb]

You are right Rita. Sometimes we just need to open our eyes and our minds. Thank you for you comments.

[Lyn Anderson]

very nice analogy here -- great work.

[willweb]

Thank you KLGoode for reading and commenting on my poem. I am happy you liked it.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Very interesting pen Will.It is true they say that the grass is greener on the other side but I personally love the grass on the side that I am lol.I think wishing to have the life that someone else has makes no sense .To accept and make the best of your life is what we should do :) Loved this Will :)

[willweb]

Yes Vidya, you are correct. We should enjoy and make the best of what we have. Thank you so much for your comments.

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome Will :)

[Matching Socks]

When they say 'the other side' I think they mean Heaven.

Good things come to those who wait, so you've got hang around here a bit longer and bless this green earth with your lovely words. Then, when it's time, we'll let you go.

Lovely poem.

[willweb]

Thanks so much Ance. If they mean heaven, then I'm probably not ready to go just yet. I am happy you liked this one today. Your comments mean a lot.