Notes About The Poem

“My father gave me the best advice of my life. He said, ‘Whatever you do, don’t wake up at 65 years old and think about what you should have done with your life.'” —George Clooney (July 2006)

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A Sam Scott poem:
5th November 2023
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3D Glasses


I see you
Now stuck in two dimensions 
They sit you up
They lie you down
Semi vertical
Fully horizontal

Yet, I have the coloured lenses 
Of memory
They don't know the man I can see;
Cycling, dancing, singing
Living a fully rounded vibrant life
Kind and gentle

Father, husband, friend
Grandpa, colleague, leader
Teacher, wise councillor
Bright and beautiful 
All things
Now hidden 

Under thin grey sheets
A cruel captive
Pencil sketched in
Monochrome 
A palliative prisoner

Yet, we celebrate 
A vibrant life of joy
A legacy of light and love
A space that will never quite be filled 
Except with colour

father sonlifefree verse

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I Am Anaya

November 8, 2023 at 1:56 PM

Sam, what you have described is a man true and dear to you, and now he is a part of us. We too will be prisoners of false care in a way, just hope there is someone like you to say something special for me. I'm faving. (is that your voice)? Nice poetry voice!!!

Sam Scott

November 8, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Thank you Anaya. You interpret well and your encouragement is well received :))

Deb M

November 7, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Lovely , lovely words Sam ….it made me sad! Debx

Sam Scott

November 7, 2023 at 1:35 PM

Sorry to make you sad Deb, but thank you so much :)

Andrea Dietrich

November 6, 2023 at 1:24 PM

This is a gorgeous tribute to this man. Such a sincere and well crafted poem!

Sam Scott

November 7, 2023 at 2:03 AM

Thank you Andrea x that means a lot.

Ink Empress

November 5, 2023 at 7:52 PM

I felt this poem strongly, how you’ve described memories through 3d vision is beyond creative, whilst this poem is achingly beautiful. Sometimes we look at someone we love, aging and think of the times when things were so different , although now they are under thin grey sheets. You’ve described this father, grandpa, teacher , wise counselor that touched so many hearts so seamlessly. I can only imagine the emotions running through your mind. Also love “ cruel captiv” “ palliative prisoner” fave

Sam Scott

November 5, 2023 at 8:17 PM

I do appreciate your thoughtful comments, Ink :)