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An Old Man

Updated: Aug 28, 2023


He sits at the window day and night

No clue,

What is he waiting for or what are his thoughts?


An old man after his kids and wife left

He finds a corner

He chose to be silent.


Sometimes takes a nap looking at the ceiling

I wonder what’s on his mind and what he is feeling?

Is he asking for a ride

A sign?

Does he want to melt in the ground?

Does he want to go somewhere?

Where life be to him fair?

A place where he can talk about his pain and share?

Is he looking for help!?


Never talks about his life to the world

Since his love left

Doesn't say a word.


He used to be my friend

So sad to see his hands shaking,

Face showing lines

His eyes full of tears

Like a mad sky

Pouring rain

I feel his sorrow and pain.


Should I ask him

If he has something to say

or wants a memory to be shared?


I asked him where has your life gone?

What did you do? What have you done?

I am sure you are not happy.


Suddenly he turned around

Looked in my eyes

I could hear,

He is breaking inside.

Cries,

But

Quietly,

He took

Deep breath

again turned, to the window and

Said,

Why you didn’t ask me

What life HAS done to me?

He was shaking.

He couldn’t talk.

I turned around,

Thinking!!


Thank god, the real sickness and pain

Have not come yet.

He can survive,

I am sure he has hope,

Otherwise wouldn’t stay at the window

Waiting for something to arrive.


I left him alone.


B. Ghashghaee



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