Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 See that guy over there? Pushing that cart and wearing that grey hair? He seems to be doing fine Even smiles from time to time Not going too slow Seems to know Where things are And what he wants Saw him in the produce section Giving some directions To a young couple who I assume Quite possibly were bride and groom They had that breathless happy look Of couples who just took Their vows and bows a day or two ago And now are going with the joyous married flow Although they know not where That flow will take the breathless pair I thought I saw him smile a bit wide As they left, that groom and bride It was a smile that seemed to say Good luck to you, enjoy your day For I had many days like you When instead of one, I was two A shadow seemed to cloud his eyes As one will sometimes in bright clear skies I wondered what his thoughts might be As he passed and nodded once to me “Perhaps he’s on his own I thought” As I glanced to see what he had bought Meals for one in small amounts No family sized, no need to count “Yes, that’s me”, I said I felt his soul. I knew his head. Family gone over the years Long life always comes with tears Family gone into the mist Some suddenly. So painfully missed. Some slowly but so far away That a kiss goodbye was not to be upon that final day Now he’s left with memories of decades past Some have faded, most will last Until his time has finally come To be just a memory himself to some If perchance you see that guy Just nod and smile as he walks by He’ll be alone but not always lonely Remember that he’s really only You and I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I think your best yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Nice! Very nice Bob. It seems my screen got blurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Nice, UB. VERY Nice. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax T Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Very nice UB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Wyatt Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 16 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I think your best yet. I very much agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Wow. Just, wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Wonderful, UB. Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Hitting home for me right now Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I hope you have a book planned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Hair, SASS #29557 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Thank you, Bob. You described me very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Just beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Nice, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 22 hours ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Hitting home for me right now Bob. Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulshan 20262 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 You know how to get a guy choked up. Thanks, that is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Creek Jack Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 So very, very good Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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