Normandy Now

Velcro shod man
lingers in the V.A. clinic
for yet another visit;
he slowly turns pages,
reading pictures.

Withered man
peeking from beneath bushy eyebrows
laying odds on another day
at the park:  stooping
to stop the ball
a kid just threw curved
into the wheelchair.

Sitting
his old bowed head
white and sparse of hair
a tired head,
tired of waiting
to finish
the landing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
October 15, 2008 at 12:33 PM
I have friends who go to our VA hospital, Vietnam vets. That old man is respected by all. This was a touching write. Vince
Chiang Avatar
October 14, 2008 at 3:20 AM
This is a very sad poem and it made me think of the song Streets of London. There's a line that goes like this: In this winter city/the rain cries a little pity/For one more forgotten hero/And a world that doesn't care. And thank you for your comment on my poem! ;)
Mckenzie Avatar
October 7, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Sue what a sad picture but so true I used to see these men when my father was in the VA hospital where he passed away there. A sad place with cold hallways! Excellent write!!!! Laura :(
Yamin Avatar
October 6, 2008 at 4:40 PM
The vivid picture drawn by so affectively using the language shakens the readers to realize what is eventually going to happen to them. This is the beauty of your write. I quote below my translation of Josh Malihabadi's Quatrain: I was in the glare of lights one day And love was at its height one day It is now an object of disgusted looks The face that was Kaaba of sights one day. Thanks for your tribute to my featured poem The Musician. -Mohammad
Winter Avatar
October 6, 2008 at 2:26 PM
Time passes so quickly. Guess this is what happens to all of us, if we are lucky enough to make it. (lucky?) But for a forgotten hero, this just seems all too wrong. Yes, you paint a very sad and lonely picture. Well expressed Sue. Love, Shar
Richards Avatar
October 6, 2008 at 1:04 PM
A vivid picture of one of our forgotten heroes. A wonderful, yet sad poem....Beautifully written. ~ Carrie
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