The Kindest Man, New In Town

He was the kindest man, with newfangled, unusual ways of doing things.
He had a good heart, but was avoided by the townies.
Died at thirty-eight, probably from a sense of shame
As his business died first because no one would venture in.
Sad for the few of us who got to know him, his employees.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Mcferran Avatar
July 23, 2018 at 12:30 PM
Sounds like someone I would've enjoyed knowing... So terrible that he wasn't appreciated more- but not surprising in the world we live in. This reminds me of something Alan Watts once said about "insecure societies" and how people in the mainstream cannot tolerate those who play by their own rules, because they're not confident enough in the life they've chosen.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 23, 2018 at 2:25 PM
Rhona, I am amazed that you are spending so much time reading my writing today. Thank you, and please feel free to add some more poems. I am watching for them.
Messina Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 10:12 PM
A sad and touching poem, Caren. Well written...Charlie
Krutsinger Avatar
July 23, 2018 at 9:37 AM
Thank you. It is true, I was 18.
Gauthier Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 6:57 PM
Very touching poem, Caren.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 23, 2018 at 9:37 AM
Thank you Line.
Dietrich Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 6:32 PM
oh my, that is a sad one, Caren. To die so young!
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