Notes About The Poem

For my dear friend, because he needs a smile


 

The Half Man

He sees no evil
only good
his right hand
does not know
what the left hand does

And in his dreams
his left leg
runs in a different
direction
and makes him crash

He chases illusions
through foggy fields
embraces half
the world

And in his crooked smile
his right eye shines bright
with mischief
and love
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Agustin Avatar
November 11, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Wolf Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 1:35 AM
And they call him Merlin!! hehe. Merlin Duir actually. I see this one got POTD, my friend. Congrats to you, well deserved.
Lariviere Avatar
December 24, 2018 at 6:53 PM
joyeux Noël
White Avatar
December 24, 2018 at 10:52 PM
et Bonne Année :)
Severo Avatar
December 22, 2018 at 1:33 AM
I re read this, fantastic xoxoxo hugs
Severo Avatar
December 22, 2018 at 1:27 AM
I am sorry for not being here as much, I miss your poetry here. xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Mo Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 12:51 AM
Hi Darren. The depth you have expressed in this poem is remarkable. I am tempted to read lots more in the lines -"his right hand does not know what his left does", "his left leg runs in a different direction and makes him crash", "His right eye shines bright with mischief...." why not both eyes I wonder. Love this poem, whatever meaning I take from it
Andresen Avatar
December 13, 2018 at 8:31 AM
- I wish you a happy and blessed Christmas, Darren :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Jones Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 5:37 AM
A very cool Poem Darren glad to have caught this ^_^
Barden Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 2:15 AM
Glad you're still around, Darren ... the best to you, as always. This is wonderful ... and Poem of the Day!
Krampe Avatar
November 11, 2018 at 7:05 AM
Very belated congrats on POTD. Lovely tribute for your friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 1:37 PM
Hello Darren, this is a very special poem for your friend. have a nice day my friend.
Hamilton Avatar
October 29, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Nice tribute Darren, congrats on POTD! Well done!
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 29, 2018 at 1:11 PM
I am sure he found a smile through you Darren. Congratulations on POTD my friend! : )
Ashley Avatar
October 29, 2018 at 11:50 AM
I would imagine that your wonderful and creative poem produced the desired effect in your friend because it certainly made me smile.. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors, Darren. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Lindley Avatar
October 29, 2018 at 4:26 AM
Congratulations on POTD honors bestowed my friend. I enjoyed finding and reading your creation my friend. God bless.
Andresen Avatar
October 29, 2018 at 1:57 AM
- Congratulating on your p.o.t.d., Darren :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
October 29, 2018 at 1:32 AM
Congratulating you on POTD
Nicole Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 8:30 PM
Hmm, perhaps being only half of someone- is better than being no one. Either way, your thoughts made me smile. Cute, clever and so creative. :) Congratulations Darren, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Moore Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 6:58 PM
Congratulations and nice work
Rodrigues Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 4:45 PM
Wow, we feel the tension! Has a dreamlike quality. Congrats on POTD, dear Darren!
Rushing Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 4:17 PM
Congrats on potd Darren.
Sands Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 4:07 PM
Congratulations for POTD~ :)
La France Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 1:11 PM
Darren, congratulations on your POTD with this great write, well done ~
Smith Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 11:20 AM
Remarkable, my knee jerk reaction...but this is so much better than that filled with kindness, compassion, concern, and love.
White Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 12:25 PM
Keep that knee from jerking! And you too, get well 100% <3
Wanter Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 10:05 AM
If that's what half a person is like, I wanna be one! Loved it. Congratulations!
White Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 12:24 PM
You make me smile, thank you :)
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