Quietly quietly

by Nuwahri61mackay, Queensland, Australia

May 2018 609 Views 8 comments

Quietly quietly...........

Old man I see you there
Dual walking sticks to help you care
And still you soldier on
Your grit and determination
Is your resolve and my education
And still you soldier on
Your daily grind along the beach
Seems to me so out of reach
And still you soldier on
With intrigue and respect I have to share
Words of thought of your despair
And still you soldier on
I'm 73 can't you see
And my feet just don't want to be
But still I'll soldier on ............

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Posted: May 2018

About this poem:

This old fella's determination just amazed me ..........losing the feelings in his feet he would walk approximately 2 kms along the soft sand with these walking sticks every day

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godsprincessOwego, New York USAMay 3, 2018

Pure grit and determination. They don't make people like that much anymore!

After living so many years I guess you just learn to grit your teeth and keep moving - what is the alternative I'm always hearing. So true. Take care Nu!

Kathy

BerrySmoothieMy Retreat, Auckland New ZealandMay 3, 2018

You took the words right out of my keyboard godsprincess: re they made them tough in those days....that steely grit.

I can recall going to my Dad, with an issue, from time to time.....he'd advise me and then say: grit your teeth girl and get on with it! lol

Lovely poem Nuwahri....I can visualise the old man struggling in the sand, though equally determined to make it.

Nuwahri61OPmackay, Queensland AustraliaMay 4, 2018

Hi Kathy .......Yeah grin and bare it that seemed to be his way also ......really admire his courage ........thanks for stopping by ........Regards NU

Nuwahri61OPmackay, Queensland AustraliaMay 4, 2018

Hi Berry ........Yeah he seemed to be a tough old bigger that for sure ..........that's old school politics just like your dad .............Thanks for your lovely comments .........really felt the depth of your last write ........thanks for sharing ....Regards NU

mcradloffPlatteville, Wisconsin USAMay 12, 2018

I still have golf clubs from a guy who would walk Bunker Hill in Dubuque, Iowa every day, and it wasn't an easy walk either.

Nuwahri61OPmackay, Queensland AustraliaMay 14, 2018

Hey MC ........I will have to check that hill out ...........Has it inspired you to be a keen golfer ?........Thanks for stopping by mate .....Regards NU