Poem 27: Building Fences

My goal actually started last summer and that was to build a new fence

On top of that, a shed was to be constructed adding on to my expense

It was to be built on the end of our driveway for all of us to view

It seems simple enough but there were more things we had to do

A shed made of resin was now occupying this space

The first task was to move it to another place

So we improvised using steel rods and rolled it around

The back corner of our property is now where it can be found

This was just one of the two sheds that sit upon our land

The other one was on its last legs and it could barely stand

The whole idea was to clear this spot to have some room for growing

Spread some grass seed on the bare patches for some future mowing

First good day in the  spring was the time we would put things into gear

It was not until the start of September when my contractor would appear

I would have to admit he did a great job when all was said and done

Compliments about his work were shared by everyone

Because his schedule was loaded, he had other tasks to fulfill

It was decided we would wait till next spring and I gladly paid my bill

My job was now to remove the debris that once was our old shed

The plan was to post an ad and to give it away instead

I got lots of interest from people who wanted this wood to burn

This would be another hard lesson that I was soon to learn

So many calls flooded in, I really didn’t care

You can take it all if you want or leave some of it to share

Three weeks of online promises that wanted all this fuel

Still left me with my original pile, life can be so cruel

So now it was up to me to rid my yard of this mess

It took some more wheeling and dealing before I achieved success

A friend of ours who’s relatives happen to live next door

Said he would assist me in tackling this chore

So we ended up taking two trips to the dump to finally get rid of it all

Still my fence was never built and this was early fall

I decided to take it all in stride and set my sites for the spring

I figured by this time next year we could be done everything

So over the months of winter, I decided to sow some seeds inside

This way I would have some spring flowers to plant, take a little pride

With the plans we made for the fence, we still retained our garden plot

So when the weather warmed up I could put them into that spot

The previous mentioned contractor couldn’t keep the promise he made

Instead I found a good friend of mine, I was able to persuade

We had a definite starting date and now everything was in place

Then my neighbour tears down their fence and now it’s all open space

This was weeks before the fence was to start, I had to find a way

To make a makeshift enclosure so my dogs had no chance to stray

I managed to get it done without them ever leaving the yard

If I was to tell the truth, I don’t think they really tried that hard

The dogs were now secure and I had some time I could bide

That’s when I get a call from my neighbours on the other side

They also want to build a fence and want to start it soon

I certainly couldn’t object, both of our fences are in a state of ruin

I convey to him that I am no handyman and will help the best I can

Before too long he’s done his research and shows to us his plan

We loaded and unloaded everything that we had to get

He had all the printouts of the cost and we settled all the debt

The work he did was meticulous and the results were just grand

If you happen to come by our place, take a look, you’ll understand

We really like the gates he built, they are standing side by side

Now our yards are safe and secure by just giving the bar a slide

Now at night each post light shines and gives you that added touch

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all so much

All this work was done while the other side had to wait

This was just perfect, the timing was great

Now to get back to the original project when they were tearing down the fence

Other circumstances happened that didn’t seem to make much sense

They didn’t stop at the spot where we agreed to toe the line

Instead they continued past this and ruined some work of mine

The flowers that I planted were pulled out when they took out a retaining wall

He was told to get rid of all the fence so I can’t blame him at all

So when we finally got around to building the fence we decided to extend it down our line

It turned out to be a great idea, everything looks absolutely fine

My friend and his crew did a great job and now both sides of our yard now look great

The style they chose is the same and now we have new plans that are in wait

We want to build flower boxes along the fences to spruce up our place

Each vegetable and flower will have their special place

Next spring I can plant my flowers that I will grow over the winter once again

Building these flower boxes this fall is a goal I hope to attain

Now finally I can get our yard to where I want it to be

Will I be successful? Just wait and see