Unnoticed

For my Uncle.

Pounding heartbeat

A small cry escapes him

-strength-

to stand tall

Bead of sweat form on his furrowed brow

Laughter below distracts

from his task

His back is breaking

Sweat is not what flows to the oceans at his feet

Muscles are stretching

Years passed..

-unacknowledged-

-unlived-

-unloved-

He holds the sky, so they might see

the stars that shine..

the sun rise..

He holds the sky for them to see.

Yet as they look with eyes aglow..

all they see is 

-sky-

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for sharing this poem. The story of your uncle and the strong use of description make the words have life and great meaning.
"He holds the sky, so they might see
the stars that shine..
the sun rise..
He holds the sky, so they might see the stars that shine.. the sun rise.."
The above lines. Perfect and wonderful. Thank you Veronika for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Ell(i)e]

Really love this line, "Sweat is not what flows to the oceans at his feet." It slows down the poem a bit even though it's the longest line.

[Relic]

....................Beautifully written. :)

[VeronikaRKL]

I appreciate that.. thank you.