randpas Rocking Chair

narrative verse

 

 

Grandpas Rocking Chair

 

On the front porch a rocking chair

 nobody uses no one dare

Nor dare they move it anywhere.

Grandpa decreed it must stay there

 

What grandpa said was what he meant

he left no room for argument.

 He simply stated  his intent

Though other folk felt different

 

When Grandpa died the family tried

to set his iron rule aside

You’ll rue this day their Grandma cried

 Your Grandpa will not be defied.

 

They moved the chair to show they could

though grandma did not think they should

She warned them all that nothing good

would come of this. She understood

 

although she knew Grandpa was dead.

She knew he’d rise in wrathful pride

to reinforce what he has said.

 His last command before he died.

 

The chair was moved despite her pleas.

Her warnings were not listened to.

 From that day on they knew no peace

Til grandma told them what to do

 

The rocking chair must be restored

to where Grandpa said it should be.

They all agreed of one accord

 the chair replaced immediately.

 

Sometimes at night it seems to be

 moving gently slowly rocking

Although there’s nothing they can see

 they know that Grandpas visiting.

 

To see his word is still obeyed.

That no one moves his rocking chair.

Nobody will they’re too afraid.

They know sometimes he still sits there.

 

27-Oct-08

 

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Reviews

[Janice Scott]

Wonderful, as is everything that I've read by you. I too have my dad's rocking chair on my front porch, and I really like to see it rocking when there is a slight wind, as thought he were still sitting in it. I dare not move it, and not because he said not to, I just leave it there because it reminds me that he's always near.

[Everchanging Disaster]

This is a very powerful piece! I love the ominous tone and the reinforcement of the character of the "Grandpa" obviously he means to have his say; even from the grave. Great read, very well written...I truly enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing!

[Sound]

Haha that was great. I loved this poem. Funny, sweet, and just a hint of spookyness. Great job.