Old Chair

My mind races back to 40 years ago waitng for my oldest daughter to be born, and the rocking chair that was a gift for our wedding.



                                                     Old chair
                                                     guarding the bay window,
                                                     I remember
                                                     when you were new--
                                                     a present
                                                     given to the newlyweds.
                                                     You held them both
                                                     cradled together,
                                                     waiting for
                                                     the baby to arrive.
                                                     You rocked
                                                     and lulled the infant
                                                     to sleep.
                                                     After many faithful years,
                                                     you remain
                                                     scratched, but still loved--
                                                     Old Chair.