Susan Woodrow Poet Metrical Tale

Magnificent Madness

Martyrs sacrifice for love amidst hateful norm
A madness and weakness to keep someone warm
Great words are writ but the gal made them an act
Now Bill the homeless vet’s a permanent fact

It was a few winters ago, in cold night
Found him coughing by the trash bin in fogged light
It weighed too hard on her to just let him freeze
“Come stay on the couch, it should give you some ease”
Ever the nurturer, she took a big chance
Nervous, and yet the moment, her life enhanced

These rare empathic souls give so readily
More than money, but hands that help steadily
And so three years on and Bill’s now on the porch
Dealing with demons, till all patience is scorched
“Nuts! Only a deranged mind would act like that!”
Endurance wanes then they recall where he’s at

Some days are worse, but he found a job at last
Seems house restoration keeps away his past….

(1/30/2021: '84 Wellcraft Express Cruiser; DMS)

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White Wolf February 16, 2021 at 7:20 PM Absolutely love this. Susan Woodrow February 16, 2021 at 8:42 PM glad you do :)

Akkina Downing February 2, 2021 at 8:34 PM This touches my soul. What an act of kindness indeed. God bless always and He will return that kindness. Beautiful poem, Susan, one that gives a heart and soul a good feeling. I love it! Susan Woodrow February 3, 2021 at 1:39 PM Glad you enjoyed this one Akkina...some youngsters I know and love; yes, I have often found karma does come back around :)

Tom Cunningham January 31, 2021 at 9:54 AM What a beautiful act of kindness Susan, there are some wonderful people about. Good luck in the contest. Tom Susan Woodrow January 31, 2021 at 10:42 AM yes Tom...when younger people agree to house someone on their back-porch storeroom, it gives you hope that not all is lost in this world but it is tough cos many talk about getting rid of the homeless but where are they to go if there's no affordable housing or available jobs and treatment facilities for their mental issues which are rather hard to deal with.. :)