An Encounter.

While strolling down the street one day,
I saw what appeared to be a lump of clay. 
I stopped to peruse this odd shaped lump and before my eyes I observed a bump.
Sure enough this form took shape when on its back I saw a cape!

Around it laid miscellaneous junk, cables and plugs and a small black trunk.
Out from this pile two feet stuck forth, with soles as worn as a cliché joke.
A tartan rag kept warm its legs, a sordid sight in these the dregs. 
As I managed to confront this thing, low and behold it began to sing!

Oh my god this was a man, believe it or not if you can!
To my shock, and my surprise, it stared at me with big blue eyes.
The song it sung was sweeter still; down my spine it sent a chill.
A wonder on this street I say; this melody that made my day.

I did the only decent thing and threw a coin into its bin.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 3/27/2010 2:43:00 PM
thats so sweet. a song that made your day. yes, it is true. one persons voice can soothe all if only for a moment. those voices come fromt he spirit. thanks.wonderful for one of your first writes. -Always&Forever Lynette
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Date: 2/9/2010 7:39:00 PM
Did he have a violin??? A cello perhaps??.... From "The Soloist".... He He.... Good write my poetic friend.....:JP]
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Date: 12/15/2009 9:13:00 AM
Thank you for this excellent poem you shared with us today David. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/14/2009 5:02:00 PM
Got my attention and drew me in to the story. Keep the magical pen flowing. Sara
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Date: 12/14/2009 4:55:00 PM
My goodness, this is awesome, David! Welcome to poetry soup. How nice to have another talented member join the soup family. I got chills when you said the "lump" was actually a man, undoubtedly homeless and sleeping on the streets. You'll find a very appreciative audience here for writes like this one. I'll be checking out more of your work. Best Wishes and Greetings, Carolyn
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