Terry O'Leary Poet Rhyme

Buried In the Sand

A beggar clump adorns a dump, his pencil box in hand -
With sightless eyes upon the skies he’s lying there unmanned.

He’s fallen down in Shantytown, his knees too weak to stand,
With no relief and bitter grief too dark to understand.

The Bowery blight is hid from sight, it’s covered up and bland,
And Robin Hood and Brother Hood lie buried in the sand.

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Afzal Nusker October 9, 2016 at 2:05 AM Fabulous poem. Congrats on your win, Terry.

Beautiful Scars October 8, 2016 at 9:48 PM deep Terry, loved this one....congratulations on your placement! :)-luloo

Jon A Cavanaugh November 12, 2012 at 11:37 AM I loved Susan Burd's comment. What poetic mastery in all your poems. Bravo!

Susan Burd October 19, 2012 at 5:33 PM I feel them choking on the sand in Neverland

Debbie Duncan September 8, 2012 at 3:48 PM loved the way you rhymed and the subject was well written as well ;}

Kathryn Collins August 26, 2012 at 10:48 AM your words and lines flow flawlessly on this heart wrenching subject I love references to the Hoods. love, Kathy

Robert Pettit August 24, 2012 at 10:45 PM Interesting write with good rhyming.

Delysia Hendricks August 18, 2012 at 7:20 PM Hey, in-line rhyming as well. For sure my fave kind. I know it takes some doing and you pulled it off well here. Bravo. :)

Andrea Dietrich August 16, 2012 at 9:05 PM Great style, Terry. A sad poem, and I enjoyed seeing it tonight.

Joseph May August 14, 2012 at 4:27 PM Terry... you are quite the expert on the double rhymed lines..... well done ....hugs....Joseph

Jack Horne August 13, 2012 at 2:28 PM such a thoughtful and thought provoking write, Terry

Elizabeth Wesley August 13, 2012 at 12:02 PM So cool, it has style and and makes my feet want to tap to the rhythm. Great work! :)

S.Jagathsimhan Nair August 13, 2012 at 8:37 AM What a beauty, Terry, really enjoyed this great rhyme, Thanx for your visit!! Jag

Harry Horsman August 13, 2012 at 4:10 AM excellent Terry, i read alot about humanity here.

Leonard Taormina August 13, 2012 at 4:05 AM First of yours I've read and I'm already intrigued.

Bradley Cox August 13, 2012 at 2:58 AM Thank You, for sharing