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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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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? Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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