Open Poetry #19 |
Seven Dollars And Some Change... True Story |
Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Seven Dollars And Some Change He must have known the winds would change once he left The streets of home would never again look the same To what was familiar to the hearts of this small town Left an irresistible cry in his name... Beyond wealthy he strolled there in a style all his own With years of good decisions running down his face His profile can still be seen when the moon sheds just the right light So, here's to the spirit of that old man who blessed a city with grace... All saw his very being as a memory never able to put to rest To the world he represented all that was so good and kind He was like an angel with transparent wings upon his back And, every footstep left a hint of the man he was behind... So rich in Gods promises and sometimes blinding to the eyes But, never a stranger even if you never crossed his path That mans faith in the race to touch what he never knew he did Left a million smiles on a city for a lifetime to last... My vision of his walk in this lifetime still stands ever so clear And, nobody knew that aging soul more than I had His light led the way for many with his obvious heart But, nothing touches me more then those miles of my dad... To what's comfortable and well-off was to the eyes who saw him You were right, he was rich in the most rewarding ways That man died with seven dollars and some change in his pocket But, more then gold are my memories that linger today... Sauni @~~~>~~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssss) Oh my gosh, this is sooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I am always blessed too when I see these people who are like angels on Earth always giving to those who need it the most and expressing their loving hearts as their arms reach out to those rich in love and heart! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, this one brought a tear to my eye, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Saunni, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
A beautiful tale you have shared with us! Thank You Sauni |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Saunni; I don't believe I have had the opportunity to read any of your poetry before. This was lovely. I was blessed with a wonderful relationship with my Dad. He was small of stature, but his life and actions made him a giant of a man. Thank you for sharing this; it reminded me of him. Wanda |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
What an absolutely beautiful tribute to your Dad, Saunni. All saw his very being as a memory never able to put to rest To the world he represented all that was so good and kind He was like an angel with transparent wings upon his back And, every footstep left a hint of the man he was behind... It sounds as if you and everyone else who knew him was blessed...and he would have been very proud of you. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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