And Life Goes On Poem by Sandra Martyres

And Life Goes On

Rating: 5.0


Daily at the crack of dawn
He would sit in his armchair
Sipping a cup of
Cloyingly sweet tea
Not to displease
His granddaughter
Who had prepared it

For him it was just
Another uneventful day
With the birds as usual
Singing in the trees
And the dog lazily
Slouched on the floor
Right beside him

Occasionally he would
Look towards the sky
As if to thank God
For all the blessings received
Life was not unpleasant
Despite his loneliness
Following his wife’s death

He would spend long hours
Talking to the plants
Believing that kind words
Made them grow better
Similarly he would entertain
His grandchildren with
Tales from the days of yore

His neigbours envied
His peaceful life style until
It struck them one day that
He always seemed confined
To his armchair, only then
Did they realise that
He was completely blind.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kesav Easwaran 24 October 2009

The poem provides an eventful surprising turn at the end...nice narration...10 A few modifications in diction would look better i believe...sush as 1. with the usual birds- with birds as usual 2. and the lazy dog- and the dog lazily Kesav

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Sandra Martyres 24 October 2009

Thanks Kesav, I have incorporated the suggested changes....they do make a difference.

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Meggie Gultiano 24 October 2009

It surely is a 'life must go on' for this very special character of this interesting piece, Sandra.He is so blessed..He will never see life's turmoil and everything under a normal circumstance.. I find these piece very special for me because, in spite of, life for this grand old man will still go on. A nice message that everybody should be encouraged, that no matter what, 'life must go on.'..wise words...full of wisdom. thank you so much for this encouraging piece.It made me smile now, and I say..My life must go on.. Love you so much, Meggie

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Sathyanarayana M V S 25 October 2009

Touching poem. You have selected a very suitable tone and expression for this subject, goes mellowed till the twist in the end.......very good Sandra.

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Rakesh Bedi 25 October 2009

nice narrative, sandra, and the concluding part makes it quite touchy n impactful....

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Bob Blackwell 02 November 2009

Sandra, a beautiful poem, filled with empathy and understanding. In spite of handicaps 'life does go on by'. Thank you Warm regards Bob

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Sandra Fowler 01 November 2009

A pen portrait of a wonderful old soul who manages to shine in use in spite of his afflication. Great empathy and sensitivity displayed here, Sandra. Beautiful. Warm wishes, SandraX

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Sonya Florentino 31 October 2009

he was blind but he never missed a thing.....as for the others.....

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Vidi Writes 31 October 2009

GOSH.... The end..! What an ending...! ! Taste The Thunder! ! ! Dear Poet, you gave us a mild tremour We readers at....'Wow.... this is...', whisper At the same time, universal truth, so Super Blind to outer bursts and ghosts Spend time listening to inner clues. We sighted, could, for some time, pose Feel Blind and enrich our lifestyles Like the hero of this poem! Wonderful read dear poet.

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Naseer Ahmed Nasir 29 October 2009

The poem shows your understanding of another's feelings, very empathetic indeed. The end is very pinching and heart wrenching, but as you said, life goes on... Regards Naseer

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