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The Old Man and I
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The Old Man and I |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... 
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What is it you see through those dark glazed eyes Is it your past, your future? Or just gloomy skies Do you see past dreams, long faded and lost Of lovers and children, do you count the cost? Heart lays there broken, it's seen in your eyes Long ago shattered, and still you hear the cries I know why you grieve, and sit here now Like and old oak tree, your broken but proud I too had a love, the one true love just like you And like you I know that they are so few My dreams too, now just dust on the floor A heart torn and tattered it will love no more So I'll sit here beside you and talk a while Of dreams that we've had, and share a smile Just two old men weather beaten and torn We'll toast lost love, and shed our tears with the dawn God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
This is so compelling, a really powerful poem. Thanks for the read  |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
EagleOne..... I really enjoyed this story. I have a fondness for older people and this was a good, good read. ~~~~~Live for Today~~~~~ taste every single moment |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Eagle* This is amazing writing my friend...I can see him and I can see you...the glazed eyes...WOW you have captured such feeling in this piece Yes...Dear Poet this is wonderful~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Eagle One, Wow, what those eyes have seen over the years. This is great writing my friend. So vivid, I feel like I am there.  LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah yes, EO, shed your tears with the dawn... very nice! Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this is so very well written and thought out Eagle... a sentimental and wisdom filled poem... wonderful work once again from your poets pen later-poet-gator jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful writing, EagleOne! Perfect rhythm and rhyme, very smooth! I enjoyed this! Denise |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I come to read you and it cuts just like a knife. so very sad yet so very beautiful. never say never |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Marsha....I thank you for reading and your comments. Sunny1.....I'm glad you enjoyed. Butterfly...You are far too kind my dear friend. It is a powerful image I have, I'm glad I could convey it for you. LW...I'm so glad I could take you there. Thanks. Sunshine...That is something I have done once or twice, thank you for reading. JM....aahh! A wise old sentimental poet now am I..lol. I thank you, you know I always appreciate your comments. Denise...I'm not sure I would agree with wonderful and perfect. But I am glad you enjoyed it. I thankyou for reading and appreciate your comments. Paula....I think you sum up the feeling very well. Thankyou. God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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