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The Man of the Hour

The caricature of a gentleman, nameless, scorned,
The infamous savage of the famous street was wobbling:
Scruffy, shaggy, ruffed beared, tousled haired,
Disheveled,
there went the odious appearance, bumbling.
Soubriquet: lunatic, fierce, rowdy with murky torn clothes,
Was sitting stigmatic with grubby means,
Was teased and thrown stones,
To drive away from the decorous street!

He was spotted pitied with meagre chuck,
While feeding a destitute;
Taunting and sneering didn't perturb him,
Gave his share simpering, only to be starved!

The antithesis of savage, the man of the hour,
Silently paved his way then, bare footed tottering,
To be again the savage of the decorous street!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 4/9/2022 7:08:00 AM
It is taught in the bible, there are prince's in the Gutter and beggers on horses.'
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Silpika Kalita
Date: 4/9/2022 8:54:00 PM
Thanks Joe for the great review, true to the core... Amen!
Date: 1/28/2022 9:50:00 AM
It just goes to show that meekness, humility, and kindness paves our way, perhaps our time is coming near and one should take note of your poem 'THE MAN OF THE HOUR' Splendid poetry. Love hugs, Jennifer.
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Silpika Kalita
Date: 3/21/2022 4:10:00 PM
Thanks Jennifer for the wonderful compliment. Hugs Silpika
Date: 1/22/2022 8:33:00 PM
To give and to share, a sensation unrivalled anywhere, powerful poetry here, from one powerful poet.
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Silpika Kalita
Date: 3/21/2022 4:09:00 PM
Thanks Harry, I must apologize, I was out of the site for few days
Date: 1/16/2022 7:44:00 PM
Looks harmless to me. Seems to be compassionate to a fault. Stirring combo photo-write, Silpika. Heart-tuggingly done. :) Gershon
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Silpika Kalita
Date: 1/17/2022 1:50:00 AM
Thanks Gershon, I was not able to connect from a long time to my fellow poets, glad to see your presence in my page and thanks again for the accolade.... Silpika
Date: 1/16/2022 7:31:00 PM
What we don’t know but God sees. Until we have all the facts judgment should be at a standstill. In fact, it is not ours to judge. Great poem with stunning descriptions.
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Silpika Kalita
Date: 1/17/2022 1:51:00 AM
Thanks dear Kim, indeed that's the only truth which stands by time... Hugs Silpika
Date: 1/16/2022 6:08:00 PM
wow, a powerful heart wrenching poem on a man who should NOT be judged by his appearance. Great job here.
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Silpika Kalita
Date: 1/17/2022 1:52:00 AM
Dear Andrea, thank you much for visit ing my page with such splendid review. Stay connected.... Hugs Silpika
Date: 1/16/2022 5:07:00 PM
From external appearance we can never judge a man ! The rowdy lunatic in other's eyes has a heart of gold. Such people live among us unidentified ! You have drawn a touching portrait, Silpika !
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Silpika Kalita
Date: 1/16/2022 5:47:00 PM
Dear Valsa, nothing can be truer than yours, he deserves the accolade and indeed the man of the hour in the true sense... Hugs
Date: 1/16/2022 10:51:00 AM
Those who have the lowest are often the ones who will be most ready to give. Silpika, you've written something poignant. Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful poetry with us.
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Silpika Kalita
Date: 1/16/2022 5:43:00 PM
Thanks with gratitude for visiting the page and leaving a touching feedback. .. Regards Silpika
Date: 1/16/2022 10:34:00 AM
This is very touching, Silpika. Sometimes those with the least are the most willing to share. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem. Evelyn
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Silpika Kalita
Date: 1/16/2022 5:42:00 PM
Thanks dear Eveyln, I can't agree more!
Date: 1/16/2022 5:23:00 AM
Great tribute to a poor man ready to share his meagre lunch. Well written.
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Silpika Kalita
Date: 1/16/2022 6:34:00 AM
Indeed, he deserves Victor and ample thanks for visiting my page and the great review.... Silpika
Date: 1/16/2022 1:39:00 AM
Thank you for writing this, SILPIKA, this makes me think of the verse: 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. ~Hebrews 13:2 God bless you, and by the way, I'm so glad to see you're here again :) I wondered how you were doing, I missed you. Now you're back, and you present this beautifully penned tribute to honor this precious human being. Welcome back! <3
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Date: 1/15/2022 3:37:00 PM
Suck a man needs no praise, for he walks amongst us with a heart of Love. Though the mind may stagger, the heart can but love. Bless him and you for acknowledging the image of pure love to us through this poem, Silpika Blessings and peace upon you, Bill
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Silpika Kalita
Date: 1/15/2022 11:16:00 PM
Thank you so much, it is being penned based on the actual incident by me. I felt I must pen this. Thank for giving him the honour as I perceived. Indeed there is a strt message behind it, the message of actual empathy... Silpika
Date: 1/15/2022 3:33:00 PM
Sad that this happens our society today but sometimes it still does. I think in large cities it is much more prevalent than where we live. A timely topic upon which to write. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara
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Silpika Kalita
Date: 1/15/2022 11:18:00 PM
Thanks dear Sara, that's true, he has a great heart and indeed the man of the hour in the actual sense. Thank you so much for visiting my page... Silpika
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