Dressed in clothes
Of such old
But not bold
Hope anew
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The poem has been pared down to the bare essentials- - just like life on the streets for a homeless person. That gives so much STARK atmosphere to this. That is an extraordinary thing to do- -to paint a picture with the sparsest words available- -to cause emotion with this brevity is a display of talent. 10+
I am truly humbled, Susan. This was a very difficult write that should have been written some time ago. When he died, the whole neighborhood was deeply saddened. That's the kind of impact he had on us.
What a great writing! All through the poem loneliness is pervading, thanks for sharing the poem with us
It's dreadfully lonely on the street. Especially in the bitter cold! Thank you so much, Muzahidul for being the first to read and comment.
Such anonymous people at the subsistence level come into life unwelcome, live here unattended and leave the world unnoticed! They have a lot to say, but only a few kindhearted souls like you pay an attentive ear to what they have to say! A touching write!
Valsa, your very kind words mean so very much to me. Thank you so much!