For an Old Man We Met on a Mountain

For an Old Man We Met on a Mountain

 

Upon the occasion of our

meeting

the same old man again

on his way

down from the mountain

He still held

an empty bowl by his side

although his

free hand, remained

firmly

outstretched and in front

of his belly ..

Begging crusts, crumbs or

loose change

from locals and tourists ..

And all for the

sparrows, he said he may

meet on the

way, to wherever it was

he then

thought he was going ..

 

 

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

angels unawares me thinks sir .. love the simple, subtle scene you so clearly present .. well done .. i see him .. i find it a bit sad that he is not sure where he is going .. maybe a bit touched .. or maybe TOUCHED by the Spirit .. i see the sparrows as the multitude of poor .. a few crumbs can go a long way among those feathery creatures .. i am thought provoked my friend .. well done and happy happy and a very thankful Thanks Giving ;)
E.

[Neville]

Hello Gene, I am so glad you found your way here today .. I know they say a gentleman neva tells, but because I am feeling generous today, I am prepared to say, everything on this page is 100% genuine ..... Bless ya bro and a Happy Thanks Giving to you my friend ........... :)

N

[Chris Shaw]

This poor man strikes me as being mentally ill. Not knowing where he was going, but thinking of the sparrows who might need feeding on his way to who knows where. A sad situation Neville.

Chris

[Neville]

Hello Chris,
I didn't spend long enough in his company to be entirely sure, but I imagine you are right about his having had some mental health issues at some time or another .. and yes, very sad indeed .. ta for taking time to stop by ........ Neville

[Chris Shaw]

My pleasure :)