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junemac
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0 posted 2004-07-29 06:09 PM



He walks this mile slowly,
every day without fail.
A tall matchstick kind of man,
with a carved wooden cane.
Face under shadow of the brim,
of his smart grey trilby hat.
He walks this mile slowly,
in sun, in rain in snow.
His face set in thought,
gait painful to observe,
concentration on each step,
along his daily trek.
A tall man, so thin,
smart suit; a size too big,
neck lost in white collar,
shoes -- sparkling clean..
He carries a small bag,
paper creased and brown.
smiles secretly to himself,
at the joy this gift will bring.
At the end of his walk,
In a garden neat and trimmed.
He sits next to his wife
gently takes her tiny hand.
Tissue paper hands,
take from him his gift,
and a smile lights her eyes,
as she eats her favourite sweets.
She doesn't know his name,
she hasn't for four long years,
but he walks a steady mile,
for the smile that lights her eyes.

© Copyright 2004 june macfarlane - All Rights Reserved
Joyce Johnson
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1 posted 2004-07-29 06:22 PM


Oh how lovely to read of such tender, faithful love.  You did a magnificent job.  Love, Joyce
PatAngel
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2 posted 2004-07-29 11:48 PM


Dear June,

This is one of the most loveliest poems I have read. You did a fantastic job! I love it!

Love,
Patricia

'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go.
For dreams are the tiny seeds from which tomorrow grows.'

Juju
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3 posted 2004-07-30 10:51 PM


Ahhh! What A nice poem I love it!


Juju

junemac
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4 posted 2004-08-01 06:47 AM


awww thanks for all your lovely comments.
Hugs June x

Beasley
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5 posted 2004-08-01 08:24 AM


What a magnificent, sensitive poem. The imagery is fantastic and the sentiment grand!  Totally terrific job!!!!
Love, Barb

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6 posted 2004-08-01 08:52 AM


WOW. this realy hits ya hard,,,,in many ways,,,,,
Michelle

An "M" shaped pancake,,,the things he does to make me smile,,,,,,,,

junemac
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7 posted 2004-08-01 03:13 PM


thanks for all your lovely comments about this poem. You are all so very kind.
Love from June x

passing shadows
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8 posted 2004-08-02 01:01 PM


very tender piece
junemac
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9 posted 2004-08-02 04:25 PM


thank you too passing shadows, I am glad you thought so

Hugs June x

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