Obviously the couple in this snapshot caught and held my attention - and started me along what I had not originally planned as this long, long thread. Thanks.Originally Posted by Jerrybaldy
Prince, My fellow Jerry I see
I wish I didnt connect quite so well with this poem. But I did and thought it was a brilliant and sparing study into the sadness that goes along with the warmth of a long held love.
I loved it
Jerry B
A handsome young father goes by
with the younger of his two sons.
A few minutes later, alone, he returns,
walking more slowly,
as if lost in thought.
I get that "first day at school" feeling. I can still remember it. Beautifully crafted, Prince. I love your snapshots.
Dafydd Manton, A Legend In His Own Lunchtime!!www.dafydd-manton.co.uk
My Work Has Been Spread Over Many Fields!
Wonderful, Prince - brought Hemingway's famous 'Baby shoes' piece to mind. Excellently observed (as always) but this just has a little bit more.
As a weekend dad for many years, I found this very touching Prince.
Awful lot said in few words.
cheers
Jerry
For those who believe,
no explanation is necessary.
For those who do not,
none will suffice.
Hadn't thought of that, Jerry. Stupid me - same situation, although I haven't seen them in over 10 years. Suddenly, I don't feel quite so clever!
Dafydd Manton, A Legend In His Own Lunchtime!!
My Work Has Been Spread Over Many Fields!
Thank you, Blank|Verse and Jerry, and may I take this opportunity to say how much pleasure I get from observing people and deducing or intuiting what I can about them, but
Dafy, you may be even MORE clever than you credit yourself because your first post was most likely the correct one, as it was a Thursday when I observed that man and his child, and school has just resumed here. I originally had a line about them being on the way to the child's kindergarten, but omitted it.
Either way, Prince, it is a beautifully succint poem, as ever. Your standards never cease to amaze me.
Dafydd Manton, A Legend In His Own Lunchtime!!
My Work Has Been Spread Over Many Fields!
Long may you continue to people-watch, Prince. Like yourself, we can only surmise at what you were witnessing and it's kind of you to allow us to fill in our own blanks.
I too got the school time reference, but I wanted to venture into a Dickensian past when parents in dire straights would sell their children...
Very moving and as always intimately observed Prince. Live and be well, H
Many thanks, Dafy, Hlllwalker & Hawkman.
Extremely philosophical and thought-provoking!
How sad the knot is!
But without tying the knot, it might be sadder!
Try to live in harmony with people and nature
An aged woman,
with apologetic eyes,
shuffles toward the next exit.
this is outrageously moving to me, personally. Almost too strong an image for me to handle...
Prince! I haven't visited this thread in a while. A long time actually. And just reading through, i'm so glad i came back. I feel as though i have observed the same things you have just by reading these poems. You seem to take a scene and describe it perfectly in so little words. It leaves me wondering what you would write about me if you saw me in the street! Maybe i would know more about myself just by reading what you wrote. haha.
I love to people watch too, it's surprising how much emotion you can feel. Thank you for sharing these.
'For sale: baby shoes, never worn'. Hemingway
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