A Man Of Strong Resolve.

Goldfinch60



Looking around the cemetery

I came to a well kept stone,

A headstone of granite.

Grey, black and white flecks,

Magnificently clean,

And there in black letters

The inscription was carved.

“Here lies Harold Wallbank,

Farmer of this parish.

A MAN OF STRONG RESOLVE!”

The thought just stays with me,

That I bet he was a man,

That you would never argue with!

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 6th, 2024 02:24
  • Comment from author about the poem: I saw this on a headstone some years ago.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 10
  • Users favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet
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  • orchidee

    Good write Gold.
    I will have that too - summat like 'Resolved to an old trout'. I surely deserve it, being married to KP! lol.

  • orchidee

    Now, didn't we meet Harold one day, from the millions of years ago of our past?!

  • Accidental Poet

    It can be interesting to wander around a cemetery looking at gravestones. I tend to try to learn something of those who've passed on. Like what would they like to say if they knew someone was listening. Well penned Andy.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you AP, yes I too find it interesting to look at gravestones.

      Andy

    • Bella Shepard

      A well kept headstone seems to speak of the esteem in which Harold Wallbank was held. A man who probabley needed strong resolve to work the land. Such a beautiful thought dear Andy, as well as a beautiful video.

      • Goldfinch60

        Most kind Bella, thank you.

        Andy



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