Too much

More than my share of lemons, I drank too much lemonade

Too many of sun's hot demons, I spent too much time in the shade

Far too long the hours of labor, excessive burns from hot sun

Too many a nosey neighbor, false friendships by the ton

So many memories of young children, ah... and how many old dogs

Too much time, hope buildin', too often seeing it sink in despair's bogs

More than enough pockets empty, given so many handouts of pity

Too often on court dockets, too many pleas handled by committee

An overflowing plate of abuse, wiped clean, with a cloth of warm sun rays

More anger than a hungry heart can use, a surplus of planted days

More than a fair share of tears, too many years of strife with a loving wife

An overabundance of fears, I've seen enough of a beautiful life

Reviews

[Beren]

If life gave a lemon you do a lemonade! And you surely did. Glad you have a beautiful life enough, and glad to hear that you know this! I’ll add one “so many beautiful poems written” as always. I think your poems made your life way better. This has so much imagery and I love it! Perfect!

[Soren]

Thank you so much for your noticing. My poems are my therapy and have indeed made my life better. I deeply appreciate your review and comments.

[Dylan Macadham]

Ah yes, at times in our lives we need to shout Too Much!
Just turning on the News today will have us shouting it again as we turn it off!

[Soren]

Thank you so much for the read and supportive comment it means a great deal

[Dylan Macadham]

........🙂

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I like all the ironic twists and paradoxes in this piece. And the rhyme scheme is subtle and cleverly done.
Really good poem, Soren.
j.

[Soren]

Thanks so much Jacob I deeply appreciate your support.