Poems

Hi,

A friend of mine has given me some poems which I find them very meaningful and like to take this opportunity to share with all of you too.

An Old Man sitting Alone on a Boat

Like sagging Rain Trees beside the still waters
Gaunt and mighty, arched over the road,
An old man sits, he’s somebody’s father;
All alone in an empty boat.

The wind blew pass in gentle gust,
The lake rippled in silence unheard by many,
The old man’s heart is gripped in rust,
All worn, too old to be merry.

As birds sing among the mighty branches,
Noisy as can be,
The old man hears but misses the chances,
To record what joyous sounds can be.

The sun in golden beams darts through,
Shining for all to see.
The old man sees but not true
He missed the scene, only saw a bee!

The smell of freshness fills the air,
Each plant its fragrance gives,
The old man breathes that which is fair,
Yet he rejoices not but remains in grief.

As the sun fades in last evening light,
Darkness will soon engulf and begins the night,
The old man sat, about to lose the fight
He sees yet nothing is in sight!

By:

Victor Chew
10 June 2010