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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa 
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The man ambled slowly along the dusty old street, his sweat soaked shirt sagging in afternoon heat, the brim of the old stetson hat dipped rather low, shoulders hunched down as dust swirled below, the pack dug into his shoulders, bony and frail, the road winding down to a dusty old trail, he had always been alone, for as long as he knew, no family, no friends, no companion with who, to travel the distance through fields high with corn, to drink sweet hot coffee with, in early morn, walking the byways, in rain snow and sleet, trudging through hillside in blistering heat, he had seen many gardens, some golden, some blue, some stark, some drab, some beautiful to view, Some people were friendly, some seemed not to peer, some turned away faces when he passed all to near, His manner was quiet, more tranquil than rash, no backward glances, no concern with the past, His hair gleamed of silver, face cragged and lined, all the worlds trouble, showed in it in mime, Doomed to move on, to wander the land, never to have a true helping hand, For what is a man, of not one of HIS sheep? from moment of birth to moment of sleep, look then my friend as your brother walks past, offer your friendship, one that will last, For that which you offer, today, be it small, will return ten times ten, enough to save all. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
Pegasus... What a wonderful message you send in this touching poem.... Look then my friend, as your brother walks past, Offer your friendship, one that will last. How beautiful that is. Best |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
I'm sure we have all been guilty of acting as if we did not see one who is down on their luck. Hopefully you have opened some eyes. Very nicely done. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Pegasus; Thus entertaining angels unaware.....wonderful message, written with style and grace. Ellie Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Pegasus, A well written description of loneliness and a reminder that we CAN make a difference, one life at a time. Thanks for the thoughful message. Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate When the veiling cloud has passed Playful shadows dance Dennis L. White :^) |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
what is the purpose of our existance if it is not to be our brother's keeper? the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Amen, Pegasus!! Thanks for the reminder!! Beautifully expressed!! Denise |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Pegasus~ This is such a heartfelt piece. It reached out and pulled me into it. We ARE our brother's keeper ... Thank you for sharing this. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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