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No Fool Like An Old Fool

He looked and saw a beautiful face She looked and saw a very slow pace He smiled forgetting how old he was She saw two teeth and wrinkled jaw He stopped and turned to say hello By the time he turned it was time to go

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Susan Ashley

Date: 10/7/2017 10:02:00 PM

A fantastic write Niall. So true, poignant and well said. Enjoyed!

Indiana Shaw

Date: 9/16/2017 10:53:00 AM

Ah bless him - top marks for trying though . . . ; ; )

Janis Thompson

Date: 9/8/2017 3:05:00 PM

Enjoyed this one Niall. I know plenty of them who break their necks trying to turn around.

Niall Fulham
Date: 9/8/2017 5:10:00 PM

Hi Janis , lol glad you enjoyed my friend ::)))) hugs

Old Man Emu

Date: 9/4/2017 4:39:00 AM

Nice job Niall. putting a little discomfort to tickle the readers thoughts. Regards, Craig

Niall Fulham
Date: 9/4/2017 11:08:00 AM

Hi Craig , hope your well and thank you for comment ::))))

Akkina Downing

Date: 9/3/2017 7:09:00 PM

Awe, I would've stopped and greeted him warmly. Some people are just too good to say hello to the elders. Nice poem my dear friend. And keep eating mango, it's very good for you :) hugs and smiles :)

Niall Fulham
Date: 9/4/2017 1:27:00 AM

Hi Akkina , thank you for comment and yes mango a day keeps the doctor away ::))))))))hugs

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 9/3/2017 12:07:00 AM

Some fools can't stare straight into the soul and find the beauty that no physical trait can amount to. I liked your little verse here. Enjoying your page a lot! Always, Laura

Niall Fulham
Date: 9/3/2017 3:23:00 AM

Hi Laura ,nice to meet , thank you for your lovely comments , ::)) hugs from Ireland