Journeywork Poem by nimal dunuhinga

Journeywork



What do you expect of this aging physique?
He closes his gloomy eyes but not blind
And he is like a quiet cup of tea but not dumb.
He never listens but not deaf.
He is a Man once pushed a big Mountain
But the *Pickwickian already senile
And only the mountain cries.

* The simple, Goodhearted hero of Charles Dicken's Pickwick Papers.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Alison Cassidy 17 November 2009

This poem tells so much more than its simple structure and economical use of words implies. A fine poem that has an appealing mix of angst and quite reflective ease. One of your best. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Sandra Fowler 15 November 2009

Fine interplay of both simile and metaphor. Simplicity is an art which is rarely achieved. Warm wishes, Sandra

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Joseph Poewhit 12 November 2009

Just no respect anymore for good work. DICKENS KNEW

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Marieta Maglas 12 November 2009

wonderful meditative poem, wonderful portrait.10

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kalubovila East, Sri Lanka
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