Steven Cooke Poet I do not know?

Old Bill

Old Bill (written by by Steven Cooke)

Old Bill died today
He was a grumpy old sod said Mrs. Grey.
Fool thought me,
For you do not know what memory is
He was a decorated soldier who,
Courted beautiful women
Argued with royalty
And dined with the Aga Khan
For Oscar Wilde and Keats was his tipple,

But women cheated him
And his money cheated him.
And finally time cheated him
All gone now,
Just silence echoed by a distant memory,
Interrupted by Coronation Street, and Eastenders
Is this the legacy, of modern Life.

For Bill, all that is left is the shell
And now that has gone.
Yes he was a grumpy old man
But Modern life too will be cheated by time,
And what memories will it leave,
And what will people say about you Mrs. Grey

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Elizabeth Wesley October 24, 2011 at 4:57 PM Wow, one I haven't read - that's great! When they get bent over and hard of hearing some forget they are human. Too bad, most made significant contributions too. Thoughtful tverse Steven, always enjoy what you write! :)

Zzzzz Zzzzz August 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM A well-penned, thought-provoking piece. Nicely done. Robert.

Gary Fields August 1, 2011 at 10:02 PM Disposition is final, yet the ambienance of essence still live on in the heart and mind. Speak not of the departed fore they will live out eternalty in the blessed house of the Lord for ever and ever! Just call him a friend. Good write-up! Your friend in the pen/G.FIELDS

Gary Fields August 1, 2011 at 9:54 PM Disposition is final, yet the ambienance of essence still live on in the heart and mind. Speak not of the departed fore they will live out eternalty in the blessed house of the Lord for ever and ever! Just call him a friend. Good write-up! Your friend in the pen/G.FIELDS

Sidney Beck July 28, 2011 at 5:06 PM wow...welcome t o the SOUP ....... this is strong stuff and wel l written...may I suggest that you dont call all your stuff "I dont know" ....... better to call it "free verse" which is what it is....or if you prefer, you can call it "prose poetry"....best wishes

Robert A. Dufresne July 25, 2011 at 9:10 AM this one got me smiling and keeping it Steven. I enjoyed the style.

Dr.Ram Mehta July 20, 2011 at 7:33 PM Creative and lovely expressions on Old sid

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 20, 2011 at 6:11 PM Welcome to Poetry Soup... enjoy the site with its many features as u continue to share creative poetry as this gem with luv...