Come sit with me
Beneath the weeping willow tree
We'll talk away the hours
In summer's peaceful tranquility
We'll watch the beautiful sunset
Sinking low over the horizon
Feel the breeze blowing gently
As the whispering branches liven
A bright full moon is shining
Casting shadows oh so bright
What more could we ask for
On this perfect summer night
Come sit with me
On the treasured, old porch swing
We'll swing away the hours
Listening to the crickets sing
The fire flies are dazzling
A perfect summer time show
Smell the honeysuckle blooming
With sweet fragrance to grow
We can listen to the whipper wills
As they make that unique sound
They never fail to please
My home is their stomping ground
Come sit with me
At the break of a new dawn
Say hi to the morning glories
Hear the birds sing each new song
The roses are cascading
A round every curve and bend
Pretty flowers are covered with dew
The mornings so happily send
Apple trees are blooming in the lane
Oh how sweet they can be
Decked out in pink blossoms
Waiting for you and me
All the cows are in the pasture
Nibbling on the fresh, green grass
Happy as can be in the sunshine
Basking in the warmth in high class
Come sit with me
On the bank of the little creek
We'll sip on a tall glass of lemonade
Then jump in with both feet
We'll enjoy every moment of the day
The nights are wonderful too
Here in my simple, country home
I promise it will all come true
There is splendor all around me
The sky is big overhead
I live in a heavenly paradise
Oh what a beautiful spread
The taste of heaven is sweet
The air is cleaner here
If you reach up your hand
On tip toe heaven is near
Come sit with me
In my paradise so green
This summer time country living
Is the best I've ever seen
© Susie Swanson, 2014
© Susie Swanson, 2014
So beautiful Susie!
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth.
DeleteLove the picture. Sun peeping through the trees
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWhat a beautiful poem, Susie. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Daisy.
DeleteSusie,
ReplyDeleteI would love to come sit with you and sip lemonade on your treasured porch swing and visit for awhile. Your home sounds so charming. The poem today describes many things that I experienced when I was young during those lazy summer months. Thanks for bringing back a little bit of my childhood also, Susie.
love,
~Sheri
Thanks Sheri. Come on and we'll sip Lemonade or Iced Tea and have a big, ole time.
DeleteI would love to come and sit with you. We could talk for hours and hours. I'll even bring the lemonade!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat poem...
Hugs,
Betsy
Come on Betsy. We'll talk and talk some more... We'll never run out of something to talk and laugh about.
DeleteIf I were only close enough, Susie! I'd be right over. That's all right. One of these days we'll catch up in heaven.
ReplyDeleteThank you Elaine. That we will for sure. God Bless you my friend.
DeleteWow! This is an awesome poem, Susie. I just love the beautiful imagery and would love to just sit with you for awhile under the willow tree, listen to the whippoorwills, and sip lemonade. I love this poem. It brings back so many wonderful memories of my childhood. You've done a great job writing this poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brenda.
DeleteWow! This is an awesome poem, Susie. I just love the beautiful imagery and would love to just sit with you for awhile under the willow tree, listen to the whippoorwills, and sip lemonade. I love this poem. It brings back so many wonderful memories of my childhood. You've done a great job writing this poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brenda.
DeleteSusie, it seems we all want to sit with you! You've painted such a peaceful place with your words. No one takes the time to just sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature anymore; it's all work and busy, busy, busy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Charlotte and you are right on. It's a busy world we live in and to fast paced .
DeleteSusie, I wish I could come sit with you. I would want to hear more tales of your childhood and your family. Blessings for a great weekend, xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteThank you Susie. I feel the same about you.
DeleteHi Susie! What a wonderful poem, I too wish that I could come and sit with you under the tree and have a nice long visit. I sure am sorry for not dropping by the last few weeks. We have had an unusually busy time with company and my computer was down for about 3 weeks while we were waiting to get the parts shipped so that Tony could fix it for me. The fibro and chronic fatigue has also hit me pretty hard and it has been very difficult for me to write. I sure hope that you are feeling better my friend and that you are getting your strength back. I think of you often and I so appreciate your sweet comments on my blog and the kindness you always show. Your poetry always uplifts my heart! Have a lovely sunday evening. With Love, Delisa :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear from you and so sorry you've had so much going on and sick to boot. Don't ever apoligize for not visiting. I'm the same way right now. Can't do much and feel like a rung out dishrag I'm so weak. You take care of yourself and praying you get better soon. Hugs and Love,
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