from 'While Passing Through'/Spring
He smiles in spring sun
his head tilted up—
old man in wheelchair.
Hi Glen. Great image created in a few words again. My sister and I talked about the meaning of enough. We came up with the contentment with a bit of sunshine, and the feeling that the old man has had enough of life. Were we right?
yes, right! how much do we need to appreciate the warmth of the sun? ... an older man or person because often it's not till then, when all the hunger to do and accomplish is spent, that the simple things are appreciated. -glen
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Hey, Daniel! Good to hear from you—thank you. I see those thumbs of yours are giving you problems. Be well! -Glen