Standing bowed, bent with age
coarse, weathered gray
with no other to assuage
their burden of the day
Yet faithful to duty
they shoulder the weight of brothers
no longer a thing of beauty
tattooed by the abuse of others
Could be your father or any old man
neighbor, a gracious host
or any other than
but no, my house's corner post
- Author: sorenbarrett ( Online)
- Published: October 17th, 2024 04:42
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Comments12
If houses symbolised our person’s enveloping existence then the corner post has kept our world possible and prevented ‘the sky from falling.’ Lots to chew on and think through. That’s the good stuff!
Thanks Criptic. Cryptic it is and it creaks under the weight it bears. As the termite chews so do we.
Oooh, termites…. and creaking! Imagery alive!
We all need at least one methinks .. and a spare perhaps .. just in case .. Enjoyed muchly .. Neville
Give me a few years
I felt through the image of the posts, the poem was trying to tell me about the resilient and often silent struggle of the people who bore our burden. I am not sure if I got it right. Loved it!
Bravo
Thank you Tony it is appreciated
You're welcome
The passage of times comes fast. Great work.
Thanks for the read Thomas
Wow. Beautiful.
Thanks Peet Iappreciate it
Nice write.
Wonderfully woven,
strong feelings and
thoughts penned! 👍
Thanks for sharing,
Much enjoyed my friend! ☺️
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Thanks Thad for the review and kind words
A nice tribute. I like the rhyme as well.Excellent
Thanks David I appreciate the read and kind words
A beautiful depth in here and a gorgeous twist at the end, I know yours are pretty special to you dear sorrenbarret 🌹
Thanks Teddy glad you got the twist most people haven't. Appreciate the read and kind words friend
There are special things and people in our lives soren that hold us up in our lives.
Andy
Thank you so much Gold for the read and encouraging words
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