Laura Leiser Poet Rhyme

An Ordinary, Extraordinary Walk

An old man takes his daily walk, his old dog limping after
   hobbling down the city streets, to where it does not matter
       familiar faces they do meet, some nod, some at times greeting.

          With heavy footsteps he goes on, gnarled hand on his cane, gripping
       near church steps, they walk by at dawn, where homeless men are sprawling
    ancient man and ancient dog, by trash cans, ants are crawling.

Through misty morning fog, the pair are viewed by God above
    heaven watches them with care, covering man and beast with love
       angels know the when and where, and guide their footsteps homeward.

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William Gray March 1, 2015 at 12:44 PM Great narrative Laura, enjoyed very much!. Laura Leiser March 1, 2015 at 1:56 PM Thanks for your kind comment, William. I appreciate it!

Skat A February 15, 2015 at 10:19 AM Hi Laura This is a sweet lovely win. *Skat LOVE*

Laura Leiser February 5, 2015 at 4:09 PM Thank you for your comment, Andrea. I tend to like to put the spiritual spin on the ordinary events of every day life. I believe they matter to God.

Andrea Dietrich February 5, 2015 at 2:13 PM I like how this one leads us to know his fate. That his struggles are soon to be replaced by the joy of heaven! Laura Leiser February 5, 2015 at 4:10 PM Thank you for your comments, Andrea. I tend to like to put the spiritual spin on the ordinary events of every day life. I believe that they matter to God.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 2, 2015 at 9:54 PM A touching write, Laura. We are never alone no matter what our circumstances...this is a comforting reminder. Congrats on your win!! Hugs, Rhonda Laura Leiser February 2, 2015 at 10:05 PM Thanks so much, Rhonda! I was excited to place in the contest! God bless! :)

Joyce Johnson February 2, 2015 at 12:19 PM Very well done and congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce Laura Leiser February 2, 2015 at 12:45 PM I didn't even know I had placed in the contest until I read your response, Joyce! Thanks very much! :)

Jan Allison February 2, 2015 at 12:01 PM Such lovely vivid imagery I found this poem very moving - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx Jan Allison February 2, 2015 at 12:51 PM I truly enjoyed your write Laura it is fascinating simply watching people and you have portrayed him so brilliantly:-) Hugs Jan xx Laura Leiser February 2, 2015 at 12:45 PM Thanks so much, Jan, and congrats to you, too! This is my very first poetry placement for a contest. I'm so excited! :)

Edwin Hofert February 1, 2015 at 10:47 PM This is awesome! And to me for several reasons. I love poems about old men for one. There's always wisdom from hard lessons learned. Your flow is incredible! So this is an example of interlocking rhyme? Very cool. And very well done! Laura Leiser February 1, 2015 at 10:59 PM Thanks so much for your kind reply, Edwin! I've never done interlocking rhyme before, so this was a challenge. I'm newer to this site and am having so much fun learning new poetry formats.

David Meade February 1, 2015 at 9:58 PM Lovely poem . . . comforting to know we are not alone . . .7 Laura Leiser February 1, 2015 at 10:27 PM Thanks, David. I observed this particular old man and his dog while visiting my sons in NYC. I'll never forget it.