The sunset slants into the halls
Turning gold the exquisite walls
Illuminating the gentle arches
As nearby sway the tree’s branches
By a table, two people rest
Drinks in hand, dressed to impress
A book lies carelessly on the table
Unintentionally, to them label
The scions of society, the best of the best
Rich, relaxed, and with no stress
Able to enjoy with ample leisure
The evening and the sunset’s pleasures
I saw them as I hurried along
Moving to the pace of a working man’s gong
And in brief folly wanted to be
Exactly as they seemed to be
But then I turned to the view
They seemed to enjoy in their purview
And saw a road and common stacks
A certain charm it certainly lacked
But perhaps it was aptly placed
To remind these people of their place
Standing on high with nothing they lack
Supported by many an aching back
Copyright © 2019 by Kwek Yi Zhen
Originally from: http://poemsforocassions.blogspot.com/2019/02/a-careful-view.html