That Greener Grass

What's really on the other side of the fence?

That greener grass on your side

makes you look so smug

but I have had a closer look;

it’s full of weeds and bugs

 

You may feed that show-off turf;

loads of manure  does cover it.

Say what you will about my yard,

at least my lawn’s not counterfeit

 

I’d rather have some bare patches

and holes show through the green

than have a neighborhood trophy

of things not as they seem. 

Author's Note

Hmm. Apparently still thinking about phonies and show-offs...

Reviews

[Souladareatease]

hahaha many abound don't they:)
And for the record I despise chemical lawns, and adore my gopher holes!!!
Quite not so tongue in cheek that sharp wit :)
Wonderful Write Rita!!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Haha! Yes, they do - and I certainly prefer my brown patches and dog-dug holes! Thank you!

[Abdul Aziz]

A concept of prime importance, I think. On a deeper level, it isn't just about phonies and show-offs, but of things not being as we envisioned them to be. Perspective is what life is all about, isn't it? Neatly written!

[Rita L. Sev]

Perspective, absolutely. We see the world from wherever we are standing. Thank you!

[Sirius King]

nice write!

i wrote a poem similar to this one called "Greener Grass"
great minds think a like a guess ;-)

you should check it out if you have time

http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/serenusaymone/1168024/

[Rita L. Sev]

I will check it out, thank you. Great minds, indeed! :)

[Sirius King]

;-)

[Aethereal]

Your poems are full of domestic ideas that I lack. I'm greatly inspired by your poems to write similar poems. I stopped my momentum after the first verse on this one. This verse was a joy to write. It's good practice for me. You may keep this verse as your own to do with as you wish.

Lawn

That green lawn within your fence
seems to be the best,
but in spite of your expense
it's worse than the rest.

[Rita L. Sev]

I enjoy finding the poetry in everyday things, and looking deeper into their meaning. Thank you!

[Aethereal]

Yes, and you convey that meaning very well. Thanks for sharing your poetic treasures with me. As time goes by, I’ll be getting more insight from the rest of your poetic collection.

[SyberRose]

I know what you are saying...you always write with wisdom...enjoyed Rita...Rose

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Rose

[Marie]

My lawn is as green as can be...and it's nothing but weeds.

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks for reading, Marie!

[Stella Armour]

my grass doesn't get it's hair cut very often either Rita..mine is a wildlife garden and i have all the beautiful butterflies...unlike some..lol

[Rita L. Sev]

Great point, Stella - "perfection" is never as pretty or interesting as wild! Thanks!

[Stella Armour]

you are most welcome

[Angi]

Don't let them get to ya, Rita. ......covered in manure, indeed.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Angi! Yep, had to work that in...