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The Old Man
by Carole Mathys
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Rated "G" by the Author.

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~ The Old Man ~

 

seagulls chattered overhead

disgruntled at being disturbed

the old man kept walking

more slowly these days

his feet on the familiar path

where the worn grooves fit perfectly

like comfy old slippers

the path remembered his walking rhythm

from a lifetime of journeys

a weathered bench

perched at the top

seemed to be waiting

for an old friend

worn smooth with time to fit his shape

fragments of memories lingered

misting his tired eyes

while his old friend the sea

murmured soothing sounds

to calm his disjointed thoughts

his hand reaches out, tenderly touching

the empty seat beside him

watching the colors of the sky change

memories of the past rush at him

as if they’d been waiting in the sky

the scenes were underscored

with fragments of old songs

 

Carole Mathys

06/16/09

  

 




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Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs 9/19/2009
Hi Carole
What a beautiful picture you've painted. Thank you, Liz
Reviewed by Sir Leonardo 8/13/2009
it is always a pleasure to read your poetry
Reviewed by Art Sun 7/12/2009
One can read your thoughts and appreciate the walk of age by one who has seen those many days of sunsets and sunrise...

very nice

Art Sun...
Reviewed by J'nia Fowler 7/1/2009
I appreciate the way you gently guide the reader to the conclusion in the last two lined. Very eloquent. J'nia
Reviewed by Johanna Fields 6/28/2009
Carole,Another great poem you have written hugs Johanna
Reviewed by Michelle Mead 6/19/2009
Wow, this is really well-written, as you must be aware. Excellent work.
Reviewed by Bill Broome 6/18/2009
Keen and sweet capture of an incident played many times in other locals and onother pats. The words chosen ae loving and I know ths because I have a place and a time tovisit with "her" often.

Thank you for bringing powetry to life... one more. - Bill
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 6/17/2009
The world around us is constantly changing and sometimes the changes can hit home and be disheartening, well expressed...

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Liana Margiva 6/17/2009
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOLDEN SENTENCES!!!!!!!!!!!! I JUST LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Reviewed by Felix Perry 6/17/2009
This one hit close to home. As I age and see more and more old familiar places and landmarks dissappear from my world and my life I long for the simple rememberences of things that I can count on...a stretch of beach that hasn't changed since, a park that still has the same type of flowers and plants that always perfumed the air a certain way, a church who's steeple bells still ring out Sunday morning and of course the smiles of those we love. Your poem brought all of this and more to mind.
hugs
Fee
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 6/17/2009
Very tender poem which make me imagine an old sailor looking at the sunset from a bench on the shores, reflecting about where the years are gone with a hand searching the empty space besides him.
Perfect!...and a keeper.

Georg

Reviewed by jude forese 6/16/2009
very effective capture of mood and perceptive ...
Reviewed by E T Waldron 6/16/2009
A splendid capture of the subject with exceptional imagery, Carole!
Loved it!...Eileen
Reviewed by Gene Williamson 6/16/2009
Beautifully conceived and written, Carole.
This one touches the soul of this aging reader
"worn smooth with time to fit his shape."
-gene.
Reviewed by William Bonilla 6/16/2009
I knew If I wait long enough
I'll be rewarded ten fold
and you just came across with my
anticipated gift
with this wonderful soft tender
Poetic Well Penned write
Love & peace be with you

William
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 6/16/2009
You have recreated and shared the mood very effectively, Carole; the reader cannot help but be moved. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by John Flanagan 6/16/2009
Carole,
The mood is so well captured in the details, the bench in particular. This poem is rich in memory, state of being, respect for age, compassion and tenderness. Excellent!
John
Reviewed by Christine Alwin 6/16/2009
Carole, So good to see you post...this is simply breathtaking..and the photo has me mesmerized, exquisite.
Reviewed by Bennett Kremen 6/16/2009
A touching poem. Thanks
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 6/16/2009
poignant, touching and keenly observed and felt, Carole. There is much tenderness in this most beautiful portrait and great harmonies between The Old Man and the elements. "the empty seat beside him" says all... Thank you, Kate xx
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 6/16/2009
What can I say, but: WOW!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :0 *gobsmacked*
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