Man

by WTMeighan

Published August 13, 2011

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He cradled the bag in hand,
Glazed stare under a hats brow,
Alone.

Fingers wizened, body slouched,
It all speaks of a heart on its
Own.

But, comes by the wife of decades
Gone by, a shared life, a shared
Soul.

A smile grows in eyes and lips,
Unity restored, time bears no
Toll.


Spoiler! :
I wrote this a while ago, in a matter of minutes while out in town. I just saw this elderly chap sitting around, started writing about him. By the third stanza his wife turned up, so it all fell into place pretty well.

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TylynRae
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TylynRae commented Comment · Aug 16, 2011

Beautiful =] This is fantastic. I love how simple it is, and the way you set it up is phenomenal. No criticism. Which doesn't help at all, haha. But its just.. I love it =] Great job =]

TheEstimableEelz wrote a review Review · Aug 14, 2011

Nice, reminds me of some of my own writing. Granted, your spontaneity seems to be at a higher level than mine.

Anyway... I have nothing negative to say about this, but I do think you could extend it!
After your last stanza here, why not have the narrator muse about the hypothetical past of this man on the bench, extrapolating Sherlock Holmes-style from the various clues in the man's appearance? Would be a great way to extend this poem and have some clever fun (which writers like by default, I hope).

Regardless, great story poem, keep writing!

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EscapeThat
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EscapeThat wrote a review Review · Aug 13, 2011

It reminds me a little of the short story I have in my portfolio minus the happy ending and the poetry format.

I like this, very evocative, the picture is a great touch to help those who have trouble visualising lol

Plus anyone who uses the word wizened will always have my vote.

I can't offer much in the way of criticism as there is nothing I think should be changed.

Well done!

WrittenInStone wrote a review Review · Aug 13, 2011

Hiyaa, the names Wisp.
As Demoness had the gall to say this was a wonderful read and it did flow very nicely. I enjoyed reading it, the whole thing was well done and I enjoyed the fact that it was about an elderly man and his wife. To me this screams; love knows no bounds, it does not stop as you grow older; love remains young.
So, I have very little to comment on this - you didn't leave us much to work with considering. I do beleive your a very good poet and I hope to read more of your work soon, so congratulations.

Write on,
~Writteninstone [Wisp]

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Demoness
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Demoness wrote a review Review · Aug 13, 2011

Hellåå!
This was really quite wonderful to read! It flowed so very well, it was short but powerful and yet it created vivid pictures! I liked it, and I liked it alot! No complaints at all, could fine no grammatic errors, I loved the structure, the rythm and flow was, as mentioned great!

SO... that leaves this: 4/5 icky, sticky spiders to you!

Good Luck & Keep Writing

// Demoness



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