OLD MAN
A wordly man
and well restrained
who offered comfort where he could.
A strong old man
with a will of iron
and a voice of burnished brass.
A moral man
by local testimony
who never cast unfair complaint.
He laid there still.
He suffered long.
He left the world in peace.
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Author:
Michael Edwards (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A departure for me - a photo which belonged to my grandfather who worked for the Daily Mirror in London. The photo appeared in the newspaper at the turn of the last century and Grandad loved it so much he obtained a copy and it hung in his house until he passed away - I now have it at home. Hope you love it as much as I do.
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Comments8
A fine write and tribute Michael. Looks a bit like St Paul, whose day it is today! yes?!
Well it's not mine ... yet!
Cheers Orchi
Yep, St Michael's Day end of September (29th). He is an Archangel. All the angels are remembered on his day too. I never knew you was a chief Angel!
Haven't you seen me with my wand and tutu?
Good write, that picture means a great deal to you obviously.
Yes it does - It's funny how we become attached to things passed down but even regardless of that there is something beautiful in the shepherd with his loyal dog looking after a lamb in a bygone era.
Thanks Michael ~ Ever since the 1840's PHOTOGRAPHY has been a great visual record of Social History prior to the we relied on painting which (as you know) are often stylised ! Love the picture ~ love the poem ~ Thanks for sharing ~ BRIAN ~ If one painted that in Art Class (Old Man with DOG feeding a LAMB !) it would lack the LOVE ! Keep opening PANDORA'S BOX for us ! B.
Thank you Brian - yes paintings are a good source of information of the past but they do not reflect the heart of society from a historical perspective.
Heart touching!
Thank you M
Well written and expressed
Thanks Tony
Welcome
Thank you Michael.
A lovely dignified look at old age!
Old age should be celebrated!
Keep writing
FineB
It should indeed - thanks FB
A well written tribute, Michael. I appreciate the expanding-stanza form you gave it.
A bit different for me but it seemed to work. Thanks Louis
I have to assume that this is a tribute to your grandfather. Beautifully written, Michael! In these four short stanzas you succeed to paint a whole picture of him. Kudos, well done!
Yes - it was him - thanks Fred.
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