The old man
all alone
walks into the hospital elevator
presses the button
...
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“washing away the anger, and all of the fear.” Just to see that life is still here. Great pen of thoughts Smoky. Phyllis
What a great idea for a poem and (genius-you) to think of it. Unforgettable, the baby and the old man (and also cut straight from real life, so you get an A+ for material too) . I think I was the babe that always headed for older folks at the store and such, with a big smile of my own, because deep in my young heart I knew that all old folks had to be generous, kind and sweet (and not to forget patient!) just like my grandparents were.
We all have to face our mortality sooner or later - very emotive write.
Wow very powerful, the end of one life the start of another. Told brilliantly. A fantastic poem.
What a truly brilliant glimpse into the cycle of our existence. Wonderful. Read mine - Hand Haying - Adeline