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Nyc Iii

that man that cried on the corner tears made him invisible I too let him wash away in front of us I saw him sail by in his own liquid form and we were a thousand pairs of shoes crossing the street so our feet wouldn't get wet. © Gry W Christensen

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Poet Tacito

Date: 7/30/2014 1:49:00 PM

"A thousand pairs of shoes crossing the street"...as a native of NJ/NYC, I get this sad picture you painted so vividly. Strong lines.

Gry Christensen
Date: 8/2/2014 10:04:00 PM

Hi Drake, thanks so much for for your kind comment! I love NYC! I've traveled a lot, and I think this episode could have happened in any big city really...............sadly. I'm looking forward to read more by you.

Jennifer Phillips

Date: 7/29/2014 6:06:00 AM

You painted a picture I could see!

Gry Christensen
Date: 8/2/2014 9:59:00 PM

Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for reading and leaving such a nice feedback! :) Looking forward to read your poems!

Arlene Smith

Date: 7/28/2014 8:22:00 AM

Love the message conveyed here, my poetic friend.. Hugs.. Arlene

Gry Christensen
Date: 7/28/2014 11:17:00 AM

Hi Arlene Thank you so much for reading and leaving a comment. I appreciate it. All the best, Gry

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/27/2014 9:46:00 PM

A master of free verse my friend. A deep message but one a kind heart sees easily. You represent a poet's heart of truth so very well my friend.

Gry Christensen
Date: 7/27/2014 10:16:00 PM

Hi Robert, a spur of the moment piece based on an episode where I witnessed a man, obviously devastated standing on a corner, with all of us just passing by. Me as well. Because it takes so much to care sometimes, something that should be natural. I think about this episode so often, I could have just asked: What's wrong? It might have made a huge difference in that person's life. I have worked on becoming the best fellow woman I can possibly be, ever since........ I am so grateful for your lovely comments and encouragement, thank you!!

David Brown

Date: 7/27/2014 8:02:00 PM

Lovely piece, the words, the flow and even the visual aspect work so, so well. Beautiful. David

Gry Christensen
Date: 7/27/2014 8:51:00 PM

Hi David, this was just a spur of a moment write based on an experience, so if you think it works I'm very happy. :) Thank you for reading and leaving me a comment. I value your opinion as you are actually one of my favourite poets here. Thanks again!