Coming around corner on top of hill today

Came upon four new pieces of fence to stay

Made from oak two by fours and one by ones

The latter honed to points and tapered some



Held in place across by pine backing sections

Pin-nailed to bottom oak strut with imperfection

But where points come up to meet top cross-bar

An almost exact spacing all across has starred



From a distance, it looks so very neat and professional

But up close, is seen the work of a handyman, sessional

No matter, tho ... some time has been invested with care

And a grudging nod of appreciation of effort is shared ... 



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W. Thomas

10:50am Tues. May 25th, 98