On the Porch

Dad bought two chairs in ’98.

Painted ’em Wedgwood blue.

Put ’em near the window

on the front porch.

He & Mom sat there often,

side-by-side,

sippin’ sweet tea,

watchin’ flowers grow.

Pillows (Granny-apple green)

helped make sittin’ easier.

Nearby was a table

for Mom & Dad’s brew.

Both blue chairs are empty now.

No sweet tea bein’ made.

Mom died ’bout a year ago.

Dad just stays inside.

Azaleas in a make-shift vase

faithfully stand guard—

protecting Mom’s bottled ashes,

so Dad can feel she’s safe.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/QAH7OPhSh8Q