| Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted August 21, 2009 | Chapters: |
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a reflective rondeau
A chapter in the book rondels and rondeaus
As Crowds Pass By
by adewpearl
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As crowds pass by they fail to hear my cries announcing I am near -- they have no eyes to see my face, no arms to hold me in embrace, nor hearts to offer comfort's cheer. I once had those who held me dear, who kept me in their loving sphere, till from their minds I was erased as crowds pass by. At least when they don't know I'm here they can't with disapproving sneer condemn what put me in this place. Since nothing can expunge disgrace, perhaps it's best I disappear as crowds pass by. |
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When I saw the daily prompt about a poem that portrays loneliness in 15 or fewer lines, I was immediately inspired to write a rondeau, which is 15 lines long. By the time I realized it said the poem had to be free verse, my thoughts were already flowing, so I've written this anyway.
Many of the homeless people I serve as a volunteer are incredibly upbeat and filled with determined purpose, hope and faith. This poem does not at all reflect their spirit - it is about the loneliness of those who have been beaten down in defeat and self-recrimination, for I have met them too. For all those who act as if they are not even present, and for those who sneer at them as they give them wide berth, I say shame. Nobody in this position needs anyone else holding them in contempt when they already have more than enough self-loathing filling their hearts.
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and 2 member cents. Many of the homeless people I serve as a volunteer are incredibly upbeat and filled with determined purpose, hope and faith. This poem does not at all reflect their spirit - it is about the loneliness of those who have been beaten down in defeat and self-recrimination, for I have met them too. For all those who act as if they are not even present, and for those who sneer at them as they give them wide berth, I say shame. Nobody in this position needs anyone else holding them in contempt when they already have more than enough self-loathing filling their hearts.
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