Angela Terry Poet Free verse

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MUSINGS ON A BENCH Poetry Contest sponsored by Nette Onclaud I submitted this on March 15, 2026

Bench in Winter

That bitter Midwest wind attacks me
I sit on the bench and I shiver
My old farmer's coat protects me
A grand blessing which I cherish

I think of that homeless guy
He slept on this bench years ago
I think that he's dead now
At least I can go home

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Andrea Dietrich March 21, 2026 at 10:07 PM Back with congrats. Way to go Angela Terry March 22, 2026 at 7:09 PM Thanks again!

Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2026 at 9:07 AM Good one, Angela. I used the same title, just haven't posted mine yet! Angela Terry March 17, 2026 at 11:25 AM Great minds think alike. Thanks for the review!

Beryl Edmonds March 17, 2026 at 2:49 AM Those are blessed who do not have to sleep on a bench… All the best… Beryl Angela Terry March 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM I live in a small town, so I've seen very few homeless people. This man whom I'm thinking of passed away in the 2000s. Thanks for the review.

Dorothy Gibbons March 17, 2026 at 2:30 AM I love this meaningful poem liked connection with homeless man in years gone by, reflects love n care well done x Angela Terry March 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM Thanks for the review!

David Crandall March 15, 2026 at 8:17 PM Yes, good thought - it's nice to have a poem to go home to. Angela Terry March 15, 2026 at 9:52 PM Thanks for the review. I tend to take things for granted.