The Old Man and His Garden

I saw this old man time and time again,
 I was a little child then; 
He wakes up early in the morn, 
Despite there is a rainstorm; 
No idea of having his tea, 
Whilst I saw him with bended knees;
 Picking up all the fallen leaves by his hand,
 There is not even a single weed in his land; 
Altogether but lovely flowers with different hues,
 Rose, dahlia, marigold to mention few; 
He walks to and fro around his garden,
 Signalling that trespassers are forbidden; 
When I smiled at him, he frowns,
 Like an angry king without a crown; 
Years and years passed by, 
I still saw the old man working like a busy bee; 
Grown old and full of wrinkles,
 But his eyes still twinkles;
 He takes good care of his garden, 
Like a responsible warden; 
Yet again, I tried to smile at him, he frowns,
 Like an angry king without a crown.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Smith Avatar
October 8, 2012 at 8:12 AM
This is really a interesting tale. It this a true story? You wrote it so well. I felt I was there watching also.
Ao Avatar
October 27, 2012 at 9:30 PM
Oh yes, Michael this is really a true story. This old man lives in my neighbourhood -a man of strict discipline...Thanks for stopping by my poem.Hugs,Watisungla
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September 13, 2012 at 12:50 PM
This is funny, I love your poem, I had a aunt like that, she lived a long time, probably keeps him strong, why the frown, like you I do not know, lol, love debra
Ao Avatar
September 14, 2012 at 1:51 AM
Debra thanks 4 ur lovely comments on my poem...n yea i still don't know why he used to frown at me whenever i try to smile at him...gosh it will remain a mystery to me...lol...hugs,Watisungla
Andresen Avatar
August 19, 2012 at 3:23 PM
A very good poem written today Watisungla, like it much. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Ao Avatar
August 19, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Anne Lise thnx again 4 ur comments on my poem.
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August 19, 2012 at 1:02 PM
I like the flow, rhyme, and rhythm of this one..Sad that he frowned though..I can understand though for it is hard work but rewarding for one can see the fruits of their labor..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Ao Avatar
August 19, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Thank u Sara 4 ur lovely comments :)
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