Walking
Every year, bout
This time of day,
On New Year's
Eve....
He'd make his
Slow way round
The park, rain, or
Snow...
Each year I watched,
Steps gettin slower,
More careful, breaks
For breaths...
One day, I went out
To him, smiled,
Said, 'Why do you
Walk nine
Times around this
Park, every New Year's
Eve? Can I help you
With something? '
'Little lady, I was born
In aught 9, so every
Year, nine times. Only
Got one walk left.'
And, you know what I
Know. When the old
Get a notion in their
Head....
Seems like walking
Kept him walking...
Nine times round
That park...
Elysabeth...poemhunter, as in .com
2007-12-31 07:46:03 · 12 answers · asked by Elysabeth 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Poetry
Wonderful!
I held my breath, and exhaled when it ended with him still walking. Thank you for sharing this!
2008-01-01 16:11:19 · answer #1 · answered by Juggling Frogs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like this very much. Thank you for sharing.
2007-12-31 17:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good morning.
Loved it,
Forever in the memory.
2007-12-31 12:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
wE JUST LOVED IT !! .........pRINTED A COPY OF IT ..........HAPPY 08
2007-12-31 09:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel that I am privileged to share this memory with you, and that my life has been enriched for this. Thank you for the lovely poem. Happy New Year.
2007-12-31 08:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, I could see him walking. There's an old man in my neighborhood who is going through the same process. I hope your man makes at least one more walk. Happy New Year.
2007-12-31 08:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it sounds like he wants to, same park or not.
Good poem.
Thanks for sharing a memory!
2007-12-31 08:06:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty cool
2007-12-31 08:02:46 · answer #8 · answered by BILL 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is so awesome. I love your poems and also that you are one of my contacts!! Happy New Year!!!
2007-12-31 07:54:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love this one. You always let us see through your eyes. Thanks. TD
2007-12-31 07:49:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Another winner from Elysabeth! I could imagine the nine times around Jericho.
2008-01-01 16:07:50 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋