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Dichotomy
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Dichotomy

 

Old man’s a fool

Sitting on the porch

Talks only of the good old days

Frowns and lights his cigar.

No sense of a future

Just dread of tomorrow

And nothing right about today

Eyes still see, but can’t see far.

 

Little house next door

Old woman smiles brightly

Talks of good days ahead

Fresh blueprint is her tool.

Wind power, solar power

The possibilities are great!

She dreams of no more of war

Turns a smile toward the old fool.

 

© 2010 Dayvid Graybill


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 Reviews of "Dichotomy"
Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on July 31, 2010
Yep. It's all in the eye of the beholder. Nicely done. Patrick

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on July 30, 2010
PERFECT...THE CONTRAST IS DONE SO WELL; POOR GUY, HAPPY LADY. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS KEEPER, DAYVID. LOVE AND BLESSINGS,
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on July 29, 2010
Living in a large community (over 300 residents) of retired people over the age of 62... I see 'the old man' and 'the old woman' every day...and yes, it is a Dichotomy. Nice write.

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on July 29, 2010
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Darkest Angel (Reader)
Reviewed on July 28, 2010
A bit of a twist: the old man who seems so distressed about his life, may actually be happy being miserable. The elder lady may be, inwardly, unhappy because she was not born in the times that she seems to like so much. All together, they would probably make a lovely couple ... opposites do attract. Ha ha.

Reviewed on July 28, 2010
a great offering Dayvid!
How utterly important it is to live in our moments
our happiness...our hopes enriching us
and never to dwell in those ole days
which are the good ole days yes...but so is today!!

Every Day Matters
Vickie

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on July 28, 2010
Love this ~
The attitude is personal power, and what a difference it makes when a smile raises one up!
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on July 28, 2010
A smile can be the healing energy one needs to start a fresh new day...
Love this one Dayvid..

Much peace, love and light,
Amber

Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe
Reviewed on July 28, 2010
Good one!


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