Behind The Old Jailhouse

 

Behind The Old Jailhouse

© by Bud Lemire on Sept 17, 2021

Behind the old jailhouse, is a great place to be

I look out my window, to see what I can see

Friends skipping rocks, and having a good time

Precious is the moment, and that's a great sign

Cars and trucks stopping there, to pass the time away

Taking a break, from their normal humdrum day

Walking along and looking over the wall

Into the water, being careful they don't fall

Anywhere is special, so that would be this place

Meeting with others, another friendly face

A place to stop, whether on bike or in car

You can sit, and let your mind wander far

You can see the Battleships, that are in repair

The Municipal Dock isn't far from there

You can watch the sun, as it sets

Some even bring their pets

I've been there a few times too

Met some people wandering, that I knew

You make it better, by making it your own space

That's why behind the old jailhouse, is a special place

You can make any place your own space. Just being there

in the calming of your mind, and letting the worries of your

day fade away. I find many stop by there, just for a moment,

to let their minds wander elsewhere. To get away from their

normal day.