My lawn looks so tired and slightly worn out
J. Robertson from Liverpool:
My lawn looks so tired and slightly worn out,
with tufts of weeds and old toys strewn about.
A slide, a pool, a table and chairs,
with spots that have gone brown beneath the suns glare.
We take it for granted, I guess you could say,
but it's there for my children, who all love to play.
It suffers the weather, the football and general wear,
but what would I do if my lawn wasn't there?
It would no longer be green or soft to walk on,
it would no longer be welcoming when the sun shone.
I think I would miss it - that thought makes me sad,
it's the only real lawn that I've ever had.
I should take more care of it, I promise - I do,
I'll pick up the toys - and there are quite a few!
I might even cut it, a little water maybe,
I could plant some flowers to keep it company!
I do love my lawn, it's part of my home,
A safe little haven all of my own.
