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Open Poetry #34

Old Man by the River Path

Professor Gloom
Member Elite

since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

0 posted 2004-11-23 10:08 PM

A poor dwelling near the river mouth,
Within a semi-circle of ancient trees
That has it’s opening to the south
To let flow in the mild summer breeze.
It sits just off the twisting road
Following the river in every bend
Just a shouting from humble abode
Where resides the eternal friend.
He offers tea in the morning
To the travelers going up the hill,
He offers wine in the evening
For on his porch he sits still
He remembers every passers name
No matter how long the while,
He always looks the same
And forever wears a smile.

Gloom
Inspired from a T’ang Dynasty fan with poetry of Wang Wei on it.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2004-11-23 10:26 PM

What a nice inspirational write. That must be one beautiful fan.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

2 posted 2004-11-24 05:15 AM

there's something to be said for always looking the same

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

3 posted 2004-11-24 12:11 PM

Yes, keep plying us
with your inspirations,
Professor...please.

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

4 posted 2004-11-24 12:46 PM

a soft, gentle, tender repose

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Zinsser
Senior Member

since 2001-02-27

Posts 1641
Calif.

5 posted 2004-11-24 02:44 PM

sounds like a beautiful place....

Dautz Write
Member

since 2004-11-16

Posts 96

6 posted 2004-11-24 05:39 PM

I'll have to catch more of your poetry. Nice style.
Dautz

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