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A Simple Walk In the Park

A simple walk in the park Midday, sun high overhead Beads of sweat line the upper lip Birds dart in front of and behind passers-by An elderly couple graces a long bench Smiles frozen on their faces, fears nestle in their hearts They will not take that simple walk in the park Shuffling their feet, they journey home

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 5/7/2023 2:21:00 AM

I love this poem Gershon, the elderly couple brought to mind my own grandparents, feet shuffling into that part of life freezes my own smile. Time rushes on in the heat of life, while time slows down the lover's steps to stop at the park bench, smiles frozen like a backwards glance to yesterdays simple walk in the park. Sorry how I'm going on! This poem really got me. A fave.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/7/2023 5:51:00 PM

Appreciate the fave, my friend. Best always, BJ! :) Gershon

Yann Rolland

Date: 5/5/2023 11:47:00 PM

touching this couple in the park, a very descriptive poem, enjoyed my reading

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/6/2023 8:15:00 PM

Thank you for letting me know your reaction to this write, yann. Keep walking, gw

Valsa George

Date: 5/5/2023 9:41:00 PM

A lovely poem on a park scene. But you could have gone there in the evening to escape the midday heat. Saw the old couple with 'smiles frozen in the face and fears nestling in the heart' ! Great description!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/6/2023 8:16:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words, Valsa. You are too nice to my poetry and me. Appreciated. ~ Gershon

Fin Chuuk

Date: 5/5/2023 8:04:00 PM

Too true as my gigi can’t hardly walk from room to kitchen. Touching.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/6/2023 8:20:00 PM

Thank you, Fin!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/5/2023 6:11:00 PM

Tougher when you are older. My parents soldiered on through their 70’s

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/6/2023 8:21:00 PM

Good for your parents... I can no longer take 'lovely walks' already at 72. A pity, but you gotta play the hand that you're dealt! ~ Walking in my mind

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 5/5/2023 5:06:00 PM

A walk in the park is no longer a simple walk in the park for the elderly. This title could not be more apt, Gershon. I have peripheral neuropathy, foot drop, and thinning bones, and I use a walker. I am not complaining; just explaining. How many folks will relate to your understanding verse?

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/6/2023 8:29:00 PM

I'm with you, Shirley, in everything but the walker. (I use a cane for anything over 1/8 of a mile). We have to be on the lookout these days, for sure. ~ gw

John Lawless

Date: 5/5/2023 4:56:00 PM

as of late there is no such thing as a simple walk anywhere

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/6/2023 8:32:00 PM

Very profound comment, John. Thanks, gw

Jan Allison

Date: 5/5/2023 4:36:00 PM

Hi GW, the imagery especially in your final stanza brought a lump to my throat, getting older stinks:-( hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/6/2023 8:37:00 PM

I shall refrain from calling you and your throat 'Lumpy,' Jan... It is still such a thrill to see your avatar pop up, my friend. Certainly did miss your unquenchable enthusiasm. Take care, Gershon