I listened to the old man’s sighs,
he bowed his head and closed his eyes.
Back in time his memories went.
His shoulders and his back were bent.
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This pulls my heart string, Ern..as this was how I felt about an old man that I knew 20 years agoI have made a poem about him..A SAD TALE.. Your last lines really touched me. Take care always..I love you so much... Meggie
Ernestine, what a beautiful heartfelt and poignant poem you have treated us with today. Just reading made me remember only a couple of years ago when I saw the laughter in your eyes. Top marks and thank you for sharing this with us. Hugs David
I love the old story tellers feel about this one Ernestine and the moral that we are divided seemgling only by circumstances makes this a very moving poem indeed Excellent Ernestine, , up to your usual standard Love duncan X
A heart wrenching and yet poignantly beautiful expression of human kind here Ernestine! You seemed to have caught him in his last moments of searching for the end of his rainbow. Don't cry for him, he is free Fabulous read, thank you for sharing his journey with us. hug from Tai
A sad and thought provoking piece Ernestine. It really makes you stop and think of all those poor souls less fortunate than yourself. Love, Andrew xxx