Silpika Kalita Poet Free verse

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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!

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Joe Maverick April 9, 2022 at 7:08 AM It is taught in the bible, there are prince's in the Gutter and beggers on horses.' Silpika Kalita April 9, 2022 at 8:54 PM Thanks Joe for the great review, true to the core... Amen!

Jennifer Proxenos January 28, 2022 at 9:50 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. Silpika Kalita March 21, 2022 at 4:10 PM Thanks Jennifer for the wonderful compliment. Hugs Silpika

Harry Horsman January 22, 2022 at 8:33 PM To give and to share, a sensation unrivalled anywhere, powerful poetry here, from one powerful poet. Silpika Kalita March 21, 2022 at 4:09 PM Thanks Harry, I must apologize, I was out of the site for few days

Gershon Wolf January 16, 2022 at 7:44 PM Looks harmless to me. Seems to be compassionate to a fault. Stirring combo photo-write, Silpika. Heart-tuggingly done. :) Gershon Silpika Kalita January 17, 2022 at 1:50 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

Kim Rodrigues January 16, 2022 at 7:31 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. Silpika Kalita January 17, 2022 at 1:51 AM Thanks dear Kim, indeed that's the only truth which stands by time... Hugs Silpika

Andrea Dietrich January 16, 2022 at 6:08 PM wow, a powerful heart wrenching poem on a man who should NOT be judged by his appearance. Great job here. Silpika Kalita January 17, 2022 at 1:52 AM Dear Andrea, thank you much for visit ing my page with such splendid review. Stay connected.... Hugs Silpika

Valsa George January 16, 2022 at 5:07 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 ! Silpika Kalita January 16, 2022 at 5:47 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

Sotto Poet January 16, 2022 at 10:51 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. Silpika Kalita January 16, 2022 at 5:43 PM Thanks with gratitude for visiting the page and leaving a touching feedback. .. Regards Silpika

Evelyn Judy Buehler January 16, 2022 at 10:34 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 Silpika Kalita January 16, 2022 at 5:42 PM Thanks dear Eveyln, I can't agree more!

Victor Buhagiar January 16, 2022 at 5:23 AM Great tribute to a poor man ready to share his meagre lunch. Well written. Silpika Kalita January 16, 2022 at 6:34 AM Indeed, he deserves Victor and ample thanks for visiting my page and the great review.... Silpika

Bj Legros Kelley January 16, 2022 at 1:39 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

Bill Baker January 15, 2022 at 3:37 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 Silpika Kalita January 15, 2022 at 11:16 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

Sara Kendrick January 15, 2022 at 3:33 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 Silpika Kalita January 15, 2022 at 11:18 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