Monday, January 20, 2003

Working Late Comments

Rating: 4.6

A light is on in my father's study.
"Still up?" he says, and we are silent,
looking at the harbor lights,
listening to the surf
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Louis Simpson
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Sylvia Frances Chan 01 April 2023

Magnificent poem about his parents, impressive and inspiring. Top Marks for ths Modern Poem Of The Day. Congratulations!

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Sylvia Frances Chan 01 April 2023

Vert impressive poem and very inspiring read. Top Marks (means 5 Stars) and tomyFavourites.

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Kevin Patrick 21 June 2016

Wonderfully evocative, Mr Simpson weaves a rich work based on the childhood memories and crafts a fine work of a poem. A good poem and a fine storyteller. Something to aspire to when writing.

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Barry Middleton 21 June 2016

There is a lot here. Quite worthy of the read.

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Ratnakar Mandlik 21 June 2016

A beautiful poem rich in rhythm and rhyme. Thanks for sharing it here.

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Rajnish Manga 21 June 2016

The poet has drawn an excellent pen-portrait of his father and the mother in such a way that it becomes unforgettable. Amazing poem.

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Edward Kofi Louis 21 June 2016

To the open sea! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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