L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Angel Unaware

I saw an old man sitting by the road
His coat was torn, and his cap was low
It was clear he had no place to go
Life had given him too heavy a load.

I thought to stop and offer to share
To make his life a tiny bit better
Considered the apostle's simple letter
Possibly to entertain angel unaware

The pressure of time and place to be
Overcame my sense of charity
Only a moment to think of disparity
Before turning my thoughts to think of me.

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Sam Kauffman November 22, 2020 at 6:42 PM Simple wisdom in your elegant words, Milton! This is a universal experience so well articulated! In a song I wrote the chorus says: "I can't change the road you walk but I'll remember you in my prayers." Sometimes that is all I have and I often I forget even that! Thanksgiving blessings to you. Thank you for sharing your wisdom! L Milton Hankins November 24, 2020 at 8:27 AM Sam, thank you so much for your comments. I appreciated them immensely.

John Hamilton November 22, 2020 at 9:26 AM Well said, walk on by, walk on by, then the conscience stabs us leaving us with thoughts of regret and a resolve to do better next time! L Milton Hankins November 24, 2020 at 8:28 AM Thanks, John. Yes, what you say is very true, as my poem well demonstrates. I appreciated your comment.

Janice Canerdy November 21, 2020 at 8:31 PM I'm sure most people have had the experience you describe. I know I have! Then I felt guilty--as I should have. Excellent poem! Janice L Milton Hankins November 24, 2020 at 8:29 AM Thanks, Janice. I appreciated your comment.