The Rocking Chair

In
his old
rocking chair
the white-haired man
sits rocking - rocking.
Memories of his life
behind his eyes are floating -
the face of his departed wife
and others gone before. . . Then his heart
stops - along with the rocking of his chair.

April 27, 2019
Contest: the 'Writing Challenge 2- April 2019- Its All About 10 -' Poetry Contest
(theme #4 chosen, which is the poem's title)
Sponsor: Dear Heart

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Date: 5/24/2019 6:50:00 PM
Hey deserving top winner Andrea, congratulations! : ) xxoo
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Date: 5/6/2019 10:30:00 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent poem. It made me think about my grandpa !
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Date: 5/6/2019 3:17:00 AM
Congrats... Your piece made me nostalgic. Thanks... God bless you.
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Date: 5/5/2019 6:49:00 PM
Congrats on your top win Andrea...
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Date: 5/5/2019 7:58:00 AM
Back with congratulations Andrea. Tom
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Date: 5/1/2019 8:25:00 AM
Not a bad way to go...kind of soothing I would say Andrea. A lovely dream as he enters into the next realm. xxoo
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Date: 4/28/2019 8:09:00 PM
His memories swayed on that chair..A sad write Andrea..
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Date: 4/28/2019 3:42:00 PM
Such a very poignant poem, Andrea. Love it.
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Date: 4/27/2019 8:27:00 PM
Andrea, this is just another masterpiece from your pen. Its so symbolic but such a simple metaphor. You are indeed a genius
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Date: 4/27/2019 6:46:00 PM
A sincere poem, Andrea. Sooner or later , it comes to that. Thanks for your comment on my Plan
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Date: 4/27/2019 1:18:00 PM
A wonderful moving entry for the contest Andrea. Not a bad way to go. xxoo
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Date: 4/27/2019 12:05:00 PM
Very touching - might encourage a visit to someone.
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Date: 4/27/2019 11:59:00 AM
Stephen Foster's Ol' Black Joe - I'm a comin! Good luck! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 4/27/2019 11:09:00 AM
Memories of the days gone by can be painful..such a sad ending ..but reality hurts. All the best Andrea.
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Date: 4/27/2019 10:53:00 AM
Beautifully done Andrea, with a sad ending. Good luck. Tom.
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