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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

Date: 11/17/2018 10:56:00 PM

nicely done, John

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/17/2018 6:10:00 PM

Wow! I love the pensive introspection of this poem, John. Beautiful in its emotive and evocative imagery. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Lawless
Date: 11/18/2018 7:54:00 AM

Thank you Susan, the muse was doing some melancholy meandering.

Becca Teagan

Date: 11/17/2018 5:06:00 PM

I love this. "the insufficient warmth of love's lonely surveillance" --- talk about brilliant.

John Lawless
Date: 11/18/2018 7:53:00 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.