Across the Street

Posted on April 26, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

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My retirement years usually produce a smile

But some days sink my spirits deep, by miles

My childhood sweetheart and lovely bride

Now rests with God, absent from my side

I stay occupied with my yard each morn

Discovering pleasure from nature’s form

There is a fine lady across the street

She emerges looking nice and sweet

She stays active around her place

Her yard definitely fits her tastes

The grass is mowed and trimmed

I wonder how she stays so thin

There seems, between us

A subliminal connection

Inviting her for coffee

Is my dreamy confession

Her petunias appear superior to mine

Perhaps I’ll ask for her secret, in time

She smiles when my puppy is outside to play

I wonder what her plans will be for this day

I imagine what she might think about me

Watching me hang a bird feeder in a tree

There seems, between us

A subliminal connection

Inviting her for coffee

Is my dreamy confession

We both come from the same generation

Her beauty creates a wonderful sensation

I’m thinking of walking across the street

Meeting this fine lady would be a treat

She steps back inside from the dry, summer heat

Perhaps tomorrow morning, we can finally meet

My Grandfather lost his childhood sweetheart and bride, but believe it or not, he found love again . . . across the street!

This real-life experience, along with Jen Goldie’s story about “The Man Across the Street”, inspired the writing of this poem. Visit Jen’s very creative story with the link shown below.

The Man Across The Street — Jen Goldie – A little this, a little that, some real and some imaginings.

27 thoughts on “Across the Street”

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Jen Goldie on April 26, 2019 at 7:52 pm said:

This is beautiful. I’m honoured having our stories linked. 🌼🌹

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- bigskybuckeye on April 26, 2019 at 7:55 pm said:
  
  You are very welcome. It was a privilege to respond to your wonderful story with this poem. As I said, my grandfather found new love across the street.
  
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  - Jen Goldie on April 26, 2019 at 7:57 pm said:
    
    That makes it so much more beautiful. 🙂🌼
    
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Red Rider on April 26, 2019 at 7:59 pm said:

This is wonderful! I am so happy for him… Not just once did he find Love, but twice in a lifetime! God Blessed Him Richly

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lifewithlisa9 on April 26, 2019 at 8:50 pm said:

So beautiful ❤️

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- bigskybuckeye on April 26, 2019 at 9:28 pm said:
  
  Lisa, thanks for reading and sharing a thought. It is a special poem.
  
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Tanusri sen on April 26, 2019 at 9:14 pm said:

Lovely story sir. So is it mixed with imagination?

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- bigskybuckeye on April 26, 2019 at 9:27 pm said:
  
  The story is real-life mixed with my imagination as well as responding to Jen Goldie’s story.
  
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Michelle on April 26, 2019 at 9:42 pm said:

This is really sweet!!

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- bigskybuckeye on April 26, 2019 at 9:52 pm said:
  
  Thank you Michelle. The poem was a rewarding one to write in response to Jen Goldie’s wonderful story as well as remembering my grandfather.
  
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Humanity Lives On on April 27, 2019 at 2:33 am said:

This post fills me with hope, really connected with the message. Loved it. – Cezane

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- bigskybuckeye on April 27, 2019 at 4:33 am said:
  
  Cezane, thanks for sharing a thought. I am pleased that the poem connected with you.
  
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orkidedatter on April 27, 2019 at 4:11 am said:

You have a great talent to write from your heart in an amazing way🦋 You took me back to a time when I was a lot with my grandparents, a happy time. Thank you.
I wish you a wonderful day.

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- bigskybuckeye on April 27, 2019 at 4:31 am said:
  
  Lillian, thanks for sharing some wonderful thoughts. I have many fond memories of being at my grandparents as well.
  
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  - orkidedatter on April 27, 2019 at 4:48 am said:
    
    My pleasure, and enjoy your day🦋
    
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PePa. The Sketches of Life on April 27, 2019 at 11:13 am said:

This is a poem I have read twice buddy..So deep so connective,so reflective and even absorptive I love love…in my British accent…hahah…Am very Kenyan though Buckeye.

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- bigskybuckeye on April 27, 2019 at 11:31 am said:
  
  PePa, I appreciate you bringing rich words from Kenya, a beautiful land.
  
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  - PePa. The Sketches of Life on April 27, 2019 at 12:49 pm said:
    
    Thanks a lot Buckeye….And where is your land bro.?
    
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    - bigskybuckeye on April 27, 2019 at 12:54 pm said:
      
      United States
      
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      - PePa. The Sketches of Life on April 27, 2019 at 1:00 pm said:
        
        Awesome buddy…we are neighbours from different continents.hahaha
        
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Reading, Writing, Rhythm & Blues on April 27, 2019 at 10:03 pm said:

I was right there. What a beautiful story!

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- bigskybuckeye on April 27, 2019 at 10:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks Judy. I owe Jen Goldie’s story for bringing me the idea to write this poem. Then I remembered my grandfather finding love across the street.
  
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The Devotional Guy™ on April 28, 2019 at 8:00 am said:

Great read! Thanks for sharing.

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MichaelStephenWills on April 28, 2019 at 8:17 am said:

I read with interest, a poem filled with hope and love

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teresa5555 on October 14, 2019 at 9:08 pm said:

I liked the story, the rhythm and rhyme!

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- bigskybuckeye on October 14, 2019 at 9:35 pm said:
  
  Teresa, thanks for reading and sharing.
  
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