Park Bench Panhandle

Trees dance
to the song 
of wind.

Shaded
in a disco 
of light and shadow,
king
of good will
welcomes 
compassion 
with a smile 
and cardboard sign.

Upon his wide wooden throne,
he beckons at passers-by:
For a bit
of 
good 
will.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
August 16, 2020 at 1:34 PM
Creeative lines. I enjoyed reading this one today. Sara
Green Avatar
March 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Brilliant.
Palli Avatar
February 7, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Enjoyed that
Guzzi Avatar
January 3, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Very nice! Might you read my verse For Joy and let me know if you like it? Light & Love
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December 22, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Chu. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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December 21, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Dear Hai, Congratulations on making it through the first round and best wishes on advancing to the finals. Lainie
Sheart Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
Fraser Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
Austin Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 10:14 AM
I like this rather raw image...very inventive. Congrats on the selection. daver
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November 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Congratulations on being featured this week. Love, Iolanda
Sheart Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Congrats on your feature poem this week! Love Light Patty
Fraser Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Many congratulations on your poem being featured this week >> James
Brown Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 5:23 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
November 15, 2009 at 5:50 PM
You have penned a portrait of a city street panhandle. I feel as I can view him and feel the breeze through the trees. Well done, and congratulations on this featured work. Carrie
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September 3, 2009 at 6:52 PM
A delightful image of the "disco-effect" of sun rushing through the movement of trees. Excellent poetry, Hai! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
September 3, 2009 at 4:59 AM
I enjoyed reading your awesome poetry today Hai. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
Goff Avatar
September 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Hai Au....you have perfectly captured the heart of the panhandler in an idyllic setting!....my compliments!...jimbo
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