Fred Mcilmoyle Poet Rhyme

The Bagladys Shadow

Two brown carrier bags  - that`s all she had !	
                    One bore the remnants of yesterday`s dreams,			
	            The other a store of today`s necessities.  	
	            I thought it sad, and watched awhile.	
                    She turned and caught my eye.	
                    Trapped ! I tried to smile - to comprehend	
                    What tortuous path had led her here ?	
                    Where were those who should be near 	
                    To ease her anguished years ?	
                    She shuffled towards me,
                    Tattered trainers, bandage bound,	
                    Grasped my hand in both of hers.	
                    Instinctively I stiffened, 
                    Then unwound and listened, 
                    Captured by her words:       	
                    “Don`t grieve for what you think you see,	
                    This is just a shadow of the girl I used to be.	
                    Look into my eyes and see reflected there	
                    A past that dulls the pain through days of care".

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Carol Sunshine Brown August 11, 2011 at 8:28 AM Today I have stopped back to read more of your excellent poetry Fred. I will be back again soon and hope to see some more poetry written here by you. If you feel it in your heart then write it as that is where the best poetry comes from. Love, Carol

Pam Yates August 3, 2011 at 11:56 AM This is very evocative. It is how many feel when seeing the homeless. well done!

Carol Sunshine Brown August 3, 2011 at 7:00 AM A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Fred. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol

Dr.Ram Mehta August 2, 2011 at 9:59 PM Nice expressions well expressed, Fred

Bob Quigley August 2, 2011 at 2:51 PM Liked this. Well done. It's often what we can't see that really matters.