Bridge of Life
weathered long past it's day.
Boards splintered, some broken,
the red paint chipping away.
I stand beside myself, looking from a distance.
It looks so strong and so new, capturing my imagination.
No one would know of it's weakened structure by this view,
that it needs fresh paint and restoration.
Sitting beneath the old covered bridge,
the rain begins to fall.
The roof lets in the water through the cracks,
wearing thin the form that once stood so tall.
It reminds me of something, as I stand beyond,
looking at this foundation from the outside.
Boards splintered, some broken,
time weathered, sun-dried.
I stand beside myself, looking from a distance.
It looks so strong and so new, capturing my fascination.
It seems to mirror life's reflection beside the lake,
needing fresh paint and restoration.
Sitting beneath the old covered bridge
weathered long past it's day.
Boards splintered, some broken,
the red paint chipping away.
I stand beside myself, looking from a distance,
and think about the old broken board.
Time weathered, sun-dried,
it's heart needing to be restored.
Published by April Higney
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3 Comments
Post a CommentNice contrast between the bridge and self...nice
Exquisite vivid imagery describing the bridge. Loved it!
Marvelous verse!