Lonely Traveler

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One day as I was on the way to church I passed a gentleman holding a sign in the rain. He was holding a piece of a cardboard with his needs scribbled in black letters. No one stopped...

I thought about that man day after day for quite a while. He inspired me to write this poem about a lonely traveler in search of a warm place and a bite to eat.

Lonely traveler Searched for light in dark of night Toes, like gavels, pound ice covered asphalt. Poignant cry echoes behind closed doors… Inside, warm bodies nibble cake and sip hot tea as sojourner seeks a smidgen of sympathy. Lights on, but its dark inside…

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Vassilis Comporozos

Date: 2/6/2015 1:23:00 PM

Inspiring and inspired, evokingand giving food for thought. How moving!

Valerie Staton
Date: 3/4/2015 11:19:00 AM

Thanks Vassilis for your complimentary remarks. It was my desire to inspire. Thanks for the confirmation!