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To Ponder Life

Lately he sits on the guardrail every day Looking as if his life has gone astray Not asking for anything, watching traffic go by Touching his long gray beard, looking at the sky It may be time to ask him what he may need Somehow bring a smile, plant some kind of seed Or maybe this is all he needs right now To sit where he does, ponder life, to find a way somehow My heart still goes out to the man on the guardrail Looking forlorn, yet he finds a way to prevail Heidi Sands 9/9/19

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/10/2019 11:23:00 AM

This is easy to see from your words; beautifully penned.

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/10/2019 12:04:00 PM

Thank you M.L. :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/9/2019 3:04:00 PM

I like how you captured that moment, Heidi: maybe this is all he needs right now To sit where he does, ponder life, to find a way somehow.

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/9/2019 3:06:00 PM

Thank you Vijay. I appreciate your kind comments and support always :)

Chris Green

Date: 9/9/2019 2:02:00 PM

Sometimes that is the best moments in life, just sitting there watching the day go by. I could picture this and also picture you trying to help. Wonderfully written Heidi

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/9/2019 2:34:00 PM

You are right Chris...to be still...Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your kindness always :)