John Lawless Poet Free verse

An Imperfect Man

he was an imperfect man
a sunrise through distant clouds
the insufficient warmth
of love’s lonely surveillance
a cool breeze rustling
through memories


John G. Lawless
©11/16/2018

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Eve Roper November 17, 2018 at 10:56 PM nicely done, John

Susan Ashley November 17, 2018 at 6:10 PM Wow! I love the pensive introspection of this poem, John. Beautiful in its emotive and evocative imagery. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan John Lawless November 18, 2018 at 7:54 AM Thank you Susan, the muse was doing some melancholy meandering.

Becca Teagan November 17, 2018 at 5:06 PM I love this. "the insufficient warmth of love's lonely surveillance" --- talk about brilliant. John Lawless November 18, 2018 at 7:53 AM Thanks Becca, with age I reflect on the flaws in my character and the lapses in my parenting potential. Age, I guess, gifts us with an honesty that allows imperfection.