nearby
kids saw the old man
sitting on his porch, his eyes
focus on something far off
they thought the man was
in a stupor, but he was lost
in a daydream of his youthful
days in juke joints playing
and dancing nights way
sitting on his porch, his eyes
focus on something far off
they thought the man was
in a stupor, but he was lost
in a daydream of his youthful
days in juke joints playing
and dancing nights way
- Written for dVerse Quadrille 131
"a daydream of his youthful
ReplyDeletedays." So treasured, memories are to the elderly.
This poem captures that reality.
AH. I would love to go sit and talk to him. Hear his stories of those days gone by. I bet he would love talking with the kiddos if they dared to talk to him. Seems it might be about all he has left.
ReplyDeletebrian miller
So wistful and evocative. Memories to look back on, they sometimes trap us in their moments especially in the years succeeding. Beautifully written!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful capture of a moment in time.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely visit, back to those old times and old tunes.
ReplyDeleteAnd who could blame him? I say, let him enjoy his reminiscences!
ReplyDelete"daydream of his youthful days"
ReplyDeleteNice. I thin k I've been that man before.
Oh, this is so lovely and wistful. I can picture that man. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful daydream - I can feel him
ReplyDeleteSome days, I’m guilty of the same … lovely write.
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone 🙂
ReplyDeleteBeautifully told. I saw him. I felt him. I'm sure those daydreams can hold a lot of mixed emotions.
ReplyDeleteThis is incredibly evocative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful introductory paragraph to his memoir. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI can really see and feel the scene, Arcadia
ReplyDeleteYours,
David
Nice one. I can see him and his distant stare
ReplyDeleteMuch💜love
Thank you again everyone.
ReplyDeleteI can see this happening... some people never get past their youth.
ReplyDeleteI'm dating myself here, remembering restaurants with table juke boxes (or a single one) that played a single tune for a dime or three for a quarter. Now you're lucky enough to find a real juke box and get a single play for a buck!
ReplyDelete(Jules from WP - Twiglets)