SITTING ON THE FRONT PORCH IN THE EVENING SHADE

Growing up in the country, front porches were a means of neighbors getting together and enjoying each other's company with a guitar, and having sing-a-longs in the evening shade of summertime.

Sitting on the front porch in the evening shade,

strumming on a flattop guitar that was made 

to play along with a country song 

about a sad heart who was done wrong. 

Old Shep beats his tail to the tune, 

enjoying the breeze and the croon 

of the melodic voice which fills the air, 

encouraging the birds to sing with flair. 

Friendly neighbors stop by to listen with glee

to the one-man show which is free, 

there isn't anything he can't play, 

taking all requests on any day. 

Favorites are heard and the group is a part 

of the dusk-like entertainment considered art, 

joining together with voices raised up high, 

taking a walk down memory lane with a sigh. 

Sitting on the front porch in the evening shade 

is a summertime thought that will not fade, 

singing along with the guitar,

making sounds in unison near and far. 

Reviews

[Sarah Junker]

I really admire how you were able to make the last words of each line rhyme. Your way with words set a nice tone for the poem.

[Sonia Walker]

Sarah, I appreciate your comment on my poem, 'Sitting on the Front Porch in the Evening Shade. You are kind. ~ Sonia

[sheandherself]

Ah, this really makes me sad for not experiencing such a thing.
But for a moment, I felt like I know the feeling, which just shows how well written this is. Clap clap.

[Sonia Walker]

Thank you for your encouraging review. Glad to hear you were able to visualize sitting on the front porch and being part of the music fun. ~ Sonia

[GalaxyGhost]

I love those days where it is a Sunday evening and family, friends, or neighbors gather around the porch to eat and talk. That feeling you get just experiencing that is content and your poem caught that perfectly well!

[Sonia Walker]

GalaxyGhost, I apologize for not commenting earlier. I, too,enjoy visiting on our front porch with friends and neighbors. It seems more of a thing of the past because of the hustle and bustle of life.
~ Sonia