Owen Hannon Poet Free verse

An Emerald Eye

A rugged face, generations old
This old heart once fiery and bold
An age ago passion burned within him
A spirit and pride never to be broken
His life devoted to frugal comfort and
His passion, devoted to the things of the soul
Nowdays standing along his old streets
Amongst shadows where old ghosts meet
Not many faces turn, no need, these days,
Just a blind eye for his dying ways

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Poet Destroyer A February 18, 2016 at 12:33 PM OWEN, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA Owen Hannon July 17, 2016 at 3:20 PM Thanks a lot Linda. Its been years since I've written anything but I am going to start again

Skat A December 6, 2015 at 12:40 PM OWEN, Enjoyed reading your poem today. LUV **SKAT**

Eleanore Bourner September 24, 2009 at 4:51 PM you're a wonderful poet, creative and you have the ability to form a picture in a mind, very artistic, keep writing!!!-------Ell

Lena Pate May 29, 2009 at 4:46 AM Nicely written. Welcome to Poetry Soup.

Carol Sunshine Brown May 26, 2009 at 5:43 AM Welcome to PoetrySoup. I am hoping to see many more poems here written by you. Love, Carol

Nadia Shahwan May 21, 2009 at 1:03 PM Fascinating.

Donna Golden May 21, 2009 at 12:27 PM Lovely piece, Owen. You have much to say in this piece: the wearing of time, age, body...but the strength in the face of change. Wonderful! Donna

Joseph Spence Sr May 16, 2009 at 12:48 PM This is excellent. We ought to remember our ancestors and give them credit for our birth. I like the flow of the message in this poem. So often many forget. I like the reflection in this poem. Great job and welcome to the Soup! ~Joseph

Jay Loveless May 15, 2009 at 9:41 PM Again Owen, I think your writing is amazing. Its profound and unique to you. Keep on writing, this little lass cant wait to read more. Tell me about Ireland one day, Ive never been there and greatly want to. I imagine its quite beautiful in some, or most parts. Always, Jessica

Carolyn Devonshire May 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM Wow! Your writing has incredible depth, Owen. Welcome to Poetry Soup. There are many folks here who will welcome "Our Eire" friend from Ireland. Love the two poems you've posted so far! Carolyn