As I sip my morning coffee
In the local café-bar
I see the same Gentleman
every day, he sits opposite me
in the same old leather chair
removing his flat cap
as every gentleman does
I often wonder
why he always sits in the same place?
you see, his wife died many year ago
but to him, she’s right there
sitting next to him
I can just see it, in his eyes
every time he sits down
it’s as if
he is sitting down next to her
when he looks out of the window
even on rainy days
it’s as if he is looking out at her
and when it’s time for him to leave
he puts on his flat cap once more
and heads back out, into the busy street
his right elbow bending
his darling wife
on the end of his arm
the thing that strikes me most about him
is his very kind smile
and in turn…
the smile he brings to me.
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Teddy.15 (
Offline) - Published: August 5th, 2023 03:19
- Category: Reflection
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And we all need those type of people .. those that help us smile 🙂
That’s sad about his wife but to feel like she’s with him .. ( in spirit atleast )
A nicely expressed writing , teddy
It's just fiction dear Rose, however yes we all need this type of smile, tha k you dear friend. 💖
Ok ) I think you wrote it in such a good way .. that I actually thought it was real . A great poem anyway ..
Your welcome 🙂🌸
Yay the privilege of loss for
It proves we once held the most
Hello Booby O 🤗 so nice to have you on my page, you just said it perfectly ❤️ thank you so much for coming by today and leaving such a wonderful review of wisdom.
When true love hits, even when
the loved one is gone, their love stays with us forever; and it can't help but shine through. At least that's what I got from this one! Very nice! ❤️
Ah, yes dear Liz, sometimes love really does last not just a lifetime but into eternity too. Thank you sweet poetess. ❤️
A fine write Teddy.
Argghhh, KP might stay with me forever! lol.
She may! LoL 🤣 thanks dear Mr O 🤗
It won't be a comforting presence, but ghostly nightmarish terrors!😁
This is a lovely cafe style piece line by line what meaning it has where you sit and smiles and thoughts come to mind spiritually a connection great gratitude and affection lovely written Teddy
Ah, such lovely words, thank you so much dear Sunsetmet 💖
An absolutely wonder poem of observation and imagination. "As every gentleman does," establishes his identity as the forlorn lover, a classic figure that you use well. Your closing is equal to the task and adds a balance for the rreader. I simply loved this - Phil A.
I'm truly honoured that you have enjoyed this dear Phil, it's not difficult to reflect on this type scenario when I'm filled with such gentlemen in my life and on MPS. Thank you so very much for this beautiful review. 💖
quite possibly the most moving post that I have read in a long time .. ❤️
It's certainly a form I love writing, I'll try to do more ❤️ thank you dearest Nev.
I once had a patient whose wife had died several years before. Yet every day he cooked his meal and set a place for her, served her plate, after cleared the table, washed the dishes and put them away just as if she were still there. A touching poem of missing someone that had been a part of one's life.
Awe, you are an amazing carer 💖 thank you ❤️
so tender, you paint a soul not a character, dear Poetess
simply beautiful
Such a very kind thing to say dear Mek. Thank you dearest Poet 🤗 💖
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