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Night Watchman

The flame in contest combats the chill of the night I see an old man in remembrance of his youth his words gaped in jest if only to shroud life’s plight scars of countless carnal lies a hub of untruth. In the brazier raindrops snarl, routine so trite. © Harry J Horsman 1991

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/14/2019 9:47:00 AM

Thanks for directing me to your poem Harry. It’s interesting to see who commented back then. Some familiar faces we haven’t seen in a while.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/18/2012 12:01:00 PM

A thoughtful dedication.... pd

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/14/2012 7:19:00 PM

aha, I found yet another oldie but goodie way back here. It really pleases me to find one like this and I've not yet ever seen it!!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/27/2010 6:54:00 AM

Congratulations Harry on your win in Brian Strand's contest "High Fives" . Love, Carol

Brandee Augustus

Date: 7/26/2010 6:42:00 PM

Love the title as well as the flow of your piece. Congratulations on your win!

Elaine George

Date: 7/26/2010 8:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with this very moving Quintain, Harry. Lainie

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 7/25/2010 7:14:00 PM

the last line is awesome.Congrats on your win with this poem about your uncle. BG

Rick Parise

Date: 7/25/2010 5:34:00 PM

Very nice ~Love this one~deep pondering thoughts~written well~CONGRATS ON THE WIN ~God bless ~Rick

Daver Austin

Date: 7/7/2010 10:04:00 AM

This old man is definitely searching. Aren't we all. Deep, good write, Harry. Love, daver

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/6/2010 3:52:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your poetry with us here at PoetrySoup Harry. I hope you plan on being here and writing for years to come. It was a pleasure to read your poetry today. Wishing you the best always. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/6/2010 1:33:00 AM

It sounds like your uncle dealt with a great deal of conflict, Harry. I was not familiar with the quintain form before, but yours is genuinely moving. I'm sorry he had to live such a sad life. Beautifully written. Thanks for this amazing introduction to a new form. Love, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/5/2010 9:14:00 PM

A sweet and thoughtful dedication to your uncle, is this write a little gatherance of the stories he told you?, it must have been nice to get a little first hand story, enjoyed..P.D.