So Alone.

Goldfinch60

We met in supermarket,

Joe and I,

We meet every Saturday morning

And chat.

It started long ago

With just a nod of recognition

As we shopped early

On a Saturday morning.

It changed to a “Morning”

And then the odd word,

We found that we both loved rugby

And so our meetings became longer

Until at last we spent several minutes

Just chatting, always starting with rugby

But now we talk of many things.

This morning was different,

Joe said that he had gone to a local arboretum

And this saddened him.

He saw couples walking round

Holding hands or with linked arms.

He missed his wife,

Only gone a year ago,

He felt so alone,

In a place where couples roamed.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 27th, 2017 01:38
  • Comment from author about the poem: This is true, I meet a man in the supermarket on Saturday mornings and have done for years. We just chat about all things but one day he said this to me, so sad.
  • Category: Sad
  • Views: 38
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Comments10

  • WriteBeLight

    So sorry for him, and others whom have lost loved ones. It is nice he has you to talk to. Thanks for sharing your story Goldfinch. I hope he can feel better and know there are more chapters in his life to live and write.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you WBL, we have some quite long and deep talks in the supermarket some days.

    • Michael Edwards

      Such a sad poem but also quite warming - love the way this has been put together - great read.

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you Michael, much appreciated.

      • orchidee

        Sensitive story. I saw a programme - someone faked an illness supposedly, to avoid paying a debt. yet when debt collectors called he became unwell in reality. unless he was faking that too, but he became unconscious. We don't know some people's situations. It only makes us more angry towards fraudsters.

      • Garry

        As usual a thoughtful offering, beautifully written. Enjoed as always.

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you Garry, most kind.

        • BRIAN & ANGELA

          Thanks GF for a lovely sentimental poem for a Monday Morning. Loss of one's Partner must be the worst experience ! I have male friends who have suffered bereavement and it helps ~ but the loss remains 24/7 ~ Yours BRIAN.

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you for your comment Brian, he and I have got to know each other quite welll.

          • Fay Slimm.

            Yes that friendly word can lead to all sorts of sharing as people in that situation can be very lonely - - well done for giving time for a chat and for caring. A fine read.

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you Fay for your kind comments, he and I get on very well.

          • Tony36

            Sad to hear that

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you for your comment.

          • ron parrish aka wordman

            we become lost souls,after years of togetherness

            • Goldfinch60

              So very true. Thank you WM.



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