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The Last Organ Grinder Sponsored by: Silent One Written 11/1/2023

 

The Last Organ Grinder

He walks through  murky puddles cobble stone
    City full of busy sounds and movements
        Time advancing enhancing improvements.

Passer-byers in the youthful sunny' hours
    Social complexity of daily life
        Yearning at the hand's fundamental strife.

With his organ strapped over his shoulder,
    Brightly coloured, moving from place to place.
        The cutest monkey, large grin on its face.

Round its neck a chain hooked to its collar.
    It sits wearing a red little outfit
        Trimmed in white, fancied its spirited wit.

Swishing its long tail, holding a tin cup
    Dancing to music, a spark in its eye
        Collecting coins from giving passersby.

While the organ grinder cranks his organ
    He moves from place to place, to avoid arrest.
        Laws obtain change, loitering, hard expressed.

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Paula Goldsmith November 23, 2023 at 7:24 AM Congratulations on your win. A great write/story/fun picture. I enjoyed reading this one. Have a great/wonderful day writing away...........

Sotto Poet November 23, 2023 at 5:39 AM Congratulations on your contest win, Eve! Your poem about the organ grinder is exquisitely written, showcasing intricate descriptions and masterful diction.

Silent One November 22, 2023 at 11:37 AM With his organ strapped over his shoulder, Brightly coloured, moving from place to place. The cutest monkey, large grin on its face... You describe him so well.. Congratulations on your placement in my contest..

Paul Callus November 1, 2023 at 11:58 AM I love both the poem and accompanying picture, Eve. We had several organ grinders going around when I was young. All the village people rushed out as the notes drifted through the air! I wonder where they all have gone!! :( ~ Regards & Hugs // paul

Karen Jones November 1, 2023 at 12:33 AM Picture is perfectly penned. Great detail and wonderful rhyme. Best wishes if for contest!

Hiya Sharma October 31, 2023 at 11:46 PM Wow, this is such s beautiful take for the contest, your descriptions create a perfectly moving scene with lively vibe & wordplay is definitely so captivating! Your storytelling skills are impeccable here as well, best of luck to you, enjoyed reading this :)

Ink Empress October 31, 2023 at 10:52 PM I love that picture so cute: and so well written with such detailed descriptions, and diction! Very fitting for the theme of the prompt! Pleasure always reading you. Goodluck in the contest.