The Hood

I stood before the homeless man
My face lit in righteous Lincoln green.
He thanked me for the proffered booty
And 
I was magnanimous
In my acceptance.
He gazed at me 
For the moment it took
For me to turn, 
And walk away...
I was no longer sure of my feelings.

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rhaya artlyy

September 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM

I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly

Beata Agustin

March 3, 2024 at 11:41 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.

Poet Destroyer A

February 6, 2016 at 9:01 AM

thank you for the reply

Poet Destroyer A

February 6, 2016 at 2:52 AM

Hi Allen, I am happy, I inspired you to write a new poem, after all, this time. You chose one of my favorite contest out there. Or, should I say, the only contest I'd consider at this time. :) I am not sure of the old feeling before that. But, hope the new feeling of giving was a good one. And not a confused one. This is for the Robin Hood, theme right? The Best Of luck. Hope you read my new replies. LINDA

Allen W Trew

February 6, 2016 at 4:11 AM

Yes Linda, it's for the competition ?? I thought I was entered. Better check lol.