Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

Heart of a Child

Next door to me, a neighbor
In the twilight of his life
Is living now with heartache
Since the passing of his wife

Through years spent together
Their bond of love was strong
More then a couple, they were one
Shared devotion was lifelong

Now I see him sitting there
Rocking on his porch
Lost without her presence
Still carrying his torch

Today I saw my six year old
Walk across his lawn
Then he climbed up on his lap
To the old man he was drawn

They sat together quite a while
And never spoke a word
He held my son in silence
All conversation was deferred

When at last my son returned
I had to ask him why
He said “He's very sad Mom”
“I just helped him cry”


I heard this story some time ago and could not forget it.  I knew that at some point I would have to put it to rhyme.

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Joyce Johnson July 24, 2015 at 5:09 PM Congratulations on your win and your sensitive words. Beautiful submission. Love, Joyce

Jean Omalley Polatnick July 24, 2015 at 4:34 PM Really touched my heart - this was beautifully written. Congratulations.

Skat A July 24, 2015 at 3:10 PM Bob, congratulations on your Broken Heart win. **SKAT**

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 24, 2015 at 12:58 AM Congrats on ur superb winning emotive write Bob!

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire July 24, 2015 at 12:15 AM Dear Bob, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. I wish to Congratulate YOU on Your First Place win in In my Contest; "If I had a Broken Heart" 3 years ago I chose YOUR POEM "Heart of a Child" as First Place. I Thank-YOU for Your Patience. I had several people help me cry when I lost my Wife Lenore 'Your POETRY Is From the Heart. LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...HG

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire June 28, 2012 at 8:56 PM Dear Bob, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS, Healthy and High in the Spirit. Congratulations on YOUR Win in P.D.'s Contest. You will rank high in my contest also. Excellent Heartfelt saddness. With LOVE Always and FOREVER, YOUR Eternal Liege...HG

Carol Sunshine Brown November 28, 2011 at 6:14 AM Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley November 28, 2011 at 10:09 AM Appreciate it Carol

Lori Lucas Mcclure November 26, 2011 at 12:34 PM Congratulations on your second place win with this awesome write!!!!!!.....Lori Bob Quigley November 26, 2011 at 1:36 PM Thank you Lori

Don Johnson November 24, 2011 at 3:44 PM beautiful poem here Bob,well deserved win.. Bob Quigley November 24, 2011 at 10:28 PM Thanks so much Don

Wilma Neels November 24, 2011 at 11:12 AM Such a touching story and I just love how you brought it to life Bob.. Congratulations on your win in the contest with this beauty ;) Bob Quigley November 24, 2011 at 12:51 PM Thank you Wilma. Much appreciated comments

Poet Destroyer A November 23, 2011 at 11:35 PM BOB, ;-) stopping by to wish you and everyone a happy THANKSGIVING! Also to congratulate you in my "any poem goes contest`" Have yourself a wonderful and lovely holiday. God Bless,.. p.d. Bob Quigley November 24, 2011 at 8:34 AM Thank you DP. And a Happy Thanksgiving to you.

Ilene Bauer November 8, 2011 at 3:42 PM very touching and nicely written! Bob Quigley November 8, 2011 at 5:15 PM Thank you Ilene

Suzanne C. Goudreau November 8, 2011 at 11:15 AM Wow! This is so perfectly mastered. A lovely yet very heartfelt poem. This piece nearly brought tears to my eyes. Captivating and very well expressed. Your rhymes are perfect and the tale overwhelming. The truth of the child...how innocent and moving! Bob Quigley November 8, 2011 at 11:50 AM Thank you Suzanne for your lovely comments. The story brought tears to my heart.