Gap Is Breached Poem by Doris Cornago

Gap Is Breached



A young man drifts and looks

He was shy hardly said a word

The next time he greeted hi

Extended his hand and smiled

Surely nothing's wrong

His grip is so strong

Teeth so white and eyes

Crinkling at the corners.


Now we meet at this wall

He smiles, greets and looks

Says one or two words

Always makes me glad

Somebody else understands

What I feel, what is real

Everybody needs a friend

To talk with, share a thought.


Today I heard this young man

His voice like water on sand

His laughter like rocks in river

His thoughts are refreshing

Gentle as rain in my mind echoing

He is unsure and he says it

He needs help and stretches out

Hand to reach, gap is breached.


He stands tall and happy

In his hand he holds a trophy

I am sure this man is surely

A friend of all, a sightless

Youth once recall his help

When he can't see, he was there

Surely his grip is quite strong

He is matured for one so young.

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
This is dedicated to a young man, Santhosh Setty, who did a lengthy transcription of over an hour of audio for me so I can work on a book. He is an unassuming young man who also help others physically challenged. He might not have the quickness of mind of other young men but his humility and desire to help make him a treasure to have as a friend.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Doris Cornago 04 January 2014

Indeed he is a friend, and you also are because you read my poems which are my distilled blood, sweat and tears. I know you understand why. Thank you for your constant encouragement.

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Marvin Brato 04 January 2014

A good tribute to a friend, whose willingness to help is real!

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