The Shed

Just in case the lovely ladies in the community wonder why their nearest and dearest spend so much time…down the shed.

The Shed

When a man needs time to think things through,
Or needs peace and quiet as some men do.
Does he hide in the loo or retire to his bed?
Or do the sensible thing and escape to his shed.

Tools and timber things awaiting repair,
He can sit like a king in his favourite chair.
Fishing rods and golf clubs lean by the door,
An old bit of carpet laid on the floor.

Cobwebs and spiders paint and wood stain,
Old screws in jam jars used again and again.
Stretching out his legs he leans back in his chair,
And ponders the problem that brought him there.

So his comfort zone for him is his shed,
A place of calm where noise doesn’t tread.
Familiar items on shelves round the walls,
Ready for use when necessity calls.

Now sheds can be large or sometimes quite small,
They can stand on their own or lean on a wall.
But a man needs a shed like a garden needs rain,
Which is why he will visit…again and again.

©️Martin Silvester 10/8/2018.

About the author

Martin Silvester
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Not a lot to tell...just an ordinary man...always loved writing but never had the time until now...hope I've got a few years left to write about the million things I would like to get down on paper be it in poetry form or just plain old story telling. Just in case anyone would like me to come along to their group and read a few of my poems live..I would be happy to do so within the confines of Kent or Sussex...I would just need to cover my time and petrol costs...plus a cup of tea and a biscuit. Just email [email protected] To answer some of your questions= ex-army..ex -jackeroo...ex-builder..ex-quite a few other things..still rocking...married...2 + 3 children...7 grandchildren...retired...love custard creams. I have now published my first collection of poems which are now available on Amazon under the title of..LAST APPLE ON THE TREE. The book consists of twenty seven poems covering a wide range of topics and emotions. My second book has just been published and is called A BREEZE IN THE WILLOWS, also available on Amazon. I hope that everyone will get as much enjoyment reading them, as I did writing them.

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