Poem 101 of 230: JUST SUBSIST
(TUNE - IN THE KEY OF G MAJOR:
D2 F#3 G2 F#3 G2 A3 G2 G3
D2 A3 A2 G3 F#2 G3 G2 G3
D2 B3 B2 A3 G2 A3 G2 G3
D2 A3 A2 G3 F#2 G3 G2 G3
D2 A3 A2 G3 F#2 G3 G2 G3 -
i.e., each last-line repeated)
At times when I’ve had time to take,
I’ve thought of a plot by a lake;
The place would be of fertile ground,
With native flora all around.
The plot’s dwelling would be basic -
Well insulated, made of brick;
Plus, on this abode, there’d be built -
Solar panels, kept at best tilt.
And, also tapping nature's hand,
Sails turning atop a stand.
Orchard and vines, for fruit and shade;
Plus, in thin beds, vegetables laid.
Up at dawn, to use all sunlight -
Farm by day/play and sing at night.
A spouse with me I’d not resist -
In retirement, we’d just subsist.
(C) David Franks 2003
Hear here - http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=28293
(TUNE - IN THE KEY OF G MAJOR:
D2 F#3 G2 F#3 G2 A3 G2 G3
D2 A3 A2 G3 F#2 G3 G2 G3
D2 B3 B2 A3 G2 A3 G2 G3
D2 A3 A2 G3 F#2 G3 G2 G3
D2 A3 A2 G3 F#2 G3 G2 G3 -
i.e., each last-line repeated)
At times when I’ve had time to take,
I’ve thought of a plot by a lake;
The place would be of fertile ground,
With native flora all around.
The plot’s dwelling would be basic -
Well insulated, made of brick;
Plus, on this abode, there’d be built -
Solar panels, kept at best tilt.
And, also tapping nature's hand,
Sails turning atop a stand.
Orchard and vines, for fruit and shade;
Plus, in thin beds, vegetables laid.
Up at dawn, to use all sunlight -
Farm by day/play and sing at night.
A spouse with me I’d not resist -
In retirement, we’d just subsist.
(C) David Franks 2003
Hear here - http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=28293
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| Nearby my flat, a Secret Lake (7/2/2020), along with Levenshulme Allotments and, bordering, Highfield Country Park (2/9/18), have made a nice less-costly compromise! |
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| Hampstead Heath, London; 16/5/16 |
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| Epping Forest, London; 25/5/2015 |
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| Kew Kitchen Garden, London; 4/9/2016 |
